How to hire a fashion show director

How to hire a fashion show director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fashion show director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fashion show director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fashion show director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The fashion show director hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect fashion show director also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of fashion show director salaries for various roles:

   Type of Fashion Show Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Fashion Show Director	Fashion designers create original clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they designed.	$14-39
   Apparel Designer	Apparel designers, also known as clothing or fashion designers, conceptualize and produce items of clothing. They frequently specialize in one type of design, like active, casual, or evening wear... Show more	$19-50
   Fashion Internship	A fashion intern helps designers create garment layouts, prepare and cut tickets, and draping garments. Besides providing help during photo shoots and researching trends, fashion interns also assist the design team in their day-to-day projects and tasks... Show more	$17-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Control Room
   • Trade Shows
   • Floor Plan
   • Event Planning
   • Live Television
   • Press Releases
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • Photo Shoots
   • Live Shows
   • Event Management
   • YouTube
   • BSA

   Responsibilities:

   • Organize, execute and manage all VIP hospitality and auxiliary celebrity events.
   • Generate cover concepts and fashion editorials focuse on presenting contemporary, cutting-edge fashion trends.
   • Create scripts for VIP behind the scenes tours.
   • Display and sell junior apparel items; serve customers.
   • Provide a major role in assisting customers in purchasing junior apparel clothing.
   • Create, collect, and analyze ROI documentation and provide reporting to management.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fashion show director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A fashion show director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, fashion show directors' average salary in kansas is 55% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fashion show directors 63% less than senior-level fashion show directors.
   • Certifications. A fashion show director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a fashion show director's salary.

   Average fashion show director salary

   $50,324yearly

   $24.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fashion show director salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a fashion show director job description

   A fashion show director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a fashion show director job description:

   Fashion show director job description example

   JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and management of all Entertainment related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements. In concert with creative and design staff, the Show Director defines and insures compliance with Entertainment goals and intent. Acts as the creative lead on assigned projects, supervising any assigned staff and workloads and determines strategies insuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production from original concept through final installation and maintenance.
   MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   + Accountable for the creative development and execution for all assignments assuring that the creative meets Universal Orlando standards. The Show Director co-ordinates all the artistic aspects of multiple show productions, from development through production stages and rehearsals to the final performance. This includes but not limited to the overseeing of direction of approved scripts through - pre-production, writing, casting, rehearsals, staging and show maintenance.
   
   + Responsible for the management, direction, and development of creative personnel including but not limited assistant show directors, performance captains, writers, choreographers, dance captains and music coaches assigned to the project.
   
   + Responsible for the development of approved concepts, which includes, but is not limited to the areas of developing ideas and creative collaboration. Effectively communicating potential concepts and approvals to the creative staff.
   
   + Supports production in developing and implementing the tactical plan for the enhancement and improvement of creative development for all assignments including staffing and budgetary requirements.
   
   + Responsible for maintaining all Design Department Resources including but not limited to creative resource materials, music and video libraries, as well as research current trends and new entertainment offerings in the industry.
   
   + Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
   
   + Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   SCOPE: Responsible for the development and management of all Entertainment related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements.
   
   EDUCATION: Bachelor's Fine Arts degree from a four year college or university in Theatre Management or equivalent experience within the Professional Theatrical Industry preferred.
   
   EXPERIENCE:
   
   + 3-5 years cumulative experience in Show Direction, Script Writing, Choreography and concept development required.
   
   + 5-7 years preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Role will provide show direction over events and/or venues, with up to 200 Team Members within a venue. Role will provide supervision/direction to ASD's, Performance Coordinators, Venue Captains, etc.
   
   Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
   
   Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
   
   Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.
   
   Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right fashion show director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fashion show director job on Zippia to find and attract quality fashion show director candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit fashion show directors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fashion show director

   Once you have selected a candidate for the fashion show director position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new fashion show director. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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