Fashion Director Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Fashion Director includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop well-organized fashion design plans and create new fashion concepts.
  • Coordinate the advertising and marketing departments to create effective strategies.
  • Assess the possible success of different clothing lines.
  • Select outfits and accessories for promotional marketing purposes.
  • Share your fashion recommendations and analysis with management and clients to help them select the proper inventory purchases.
  • Remain up-to-date with the recent trends in the fashion industry.
  • Generate concepts for photo shoots, hire suitable models, and book the photographer, location, and clothing.
  • Observe fashion publications and schedule meetings with designers to stay informed on trends.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Fashion Director duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Fashion Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.