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What is a fashion supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a fashion supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.75 an hour? That's $53,565 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFashion SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.2

Avg. Salary $53,565

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.2

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 11.65%

Black or African American 7.34%

Hispanic or Latino 11.90%

Unknown 5.57%

White 63.04%

Gender

female 85.37%

male 14.63%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
6.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a fashion supervisor

  1. Explore fashion supervisor education requirements

    Most common fashion supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    40.0 %

    High School Diploma

    24.0 %

    Diploma

    16.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific fashion supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Sales Floor38.22%
    POS28.16%
    Customer Service12.26%
    Bank Deposits11.77%
    Apparel9.59%
  3. Complete relevant fashion supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fashion supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fashion supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fashion supervisor resumes.
  4. Research fashion supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage inventory of jewelry and supplies to ensure availability.
    • Provide customize wardrobe consultations, closet makeovers and personal style and fashion recommendations using an innovative direct-to-consumer sales model.
    • Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staff appropriately.
  5. Apply for fashion supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a fashion supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average fashion supervisor salary

The average fashion supervisor salary in the United States is $53,565 per year or $26 per hour. Fashion supervisor salaries range between $35,000 and $81,000 per year.

Average fashion supervisor salary
$53,565 Yearly
$25.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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