EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 Issue 6 | Page 35

CO U R S E S & C A REERS
Working Conditions
The working conditions vary from company to company, but most of
them can be boiled down to a few common core things. One is the large
amount of travel involved as a fashion buyer, which could mean a lot of
time away from loved ones – anywhere from weeks to months at a time,
possibly even longer. If the buyer isn’t willing to put up with this, then
this job is not for him/her.

Perks and
Benefits
One of the perks of
being a fashion buyer is
the ability to travel and
see these top brands
worn live on the runway.
Another is being able
to meet the designers
behind the clothes and
work out a deal with
them about selling
their merchandise in
the company’s stores.
This is very exciting, as
the fashion buyer may
possibly get to meet
and talk with some of
the top designers in the
world, and be able to
maintain good relations
with them. This job
is ideal for everybody
who has an icon in the
fashion industry, or those
who just love seeing the
process and knowing
designers on a more
personal