Beyond Graduation
FIT is internationally recognized for the quality of its programs and the caliber of its graduates. At FIT, you’re connected through a faculty of industry professionals and extensive networking opportunities. As a result, FIT graduates have a higher than average employment rate.
Career Paths
Graduates of the Fashion Business Management program find jobs in the areas of analytics, buying, planning and allocation, fashion forecasting, inventory management, product development, retail management, retail operations, selling, social media analyst, sourcing, styling, supply chain management, sustainable developer, visual merchandising, and wholesale account manager.
Graduates have gone on to successful careers at retail and manufacturing companies including Kohl’s, Lululemon, The Gap, J. Crew, Nike, David’s Bridal, Macy’s, Macys.com, Bloomingdale’s, Christian Louboutin, Stitch Fix, Reformation, Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Bergdorf Goodman, Sephora, Glossier, Kate Spade, Coach, Ann Taylor, Birchbox, Zappos, Li & Fung, Allbirds, Guerlain, Target, PVH, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Where Are They Now?
Fashion Merchandising Management alumna Laverne Cox uses her platform as an actor and activist to fight for human rights and empowerment.
Angelo Toteda, Fashion Buying and Merchandising ’85 and FIT’s fabrics coordinator, offers an inside look at the college’s fabric lab. Designed to spark inspiration, the lab helps students explore material options and better understand what’s available before they begin sourcing.
A streetwise boutique and gallery, created by Dominique Banks, Fashion Business Management ’19, radiates Harlem style.
A Career Built on Uplifting Others
Dana Hansen, Fashion Business Management ’16, began her career at TJX as a senior-year intern at FIT. Today, she’s a manager and mentor at the company, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and adapting to various learning styles to support her team’s growth..
Contact Us
If you have questions about this program, please reach out.
Fashion Business Management
Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B320
(212) 217-4800