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    Career Opportunities

    SOME POSITIONS INCLUDE:
    • Merchandise Analyst
    • Merchandise Planner
    • Assistant Buyer
    • Buyer
    • Divisional Merchandise Manager
    • Retail Management Trainee
    • Merchandiser
    • Department/ Sales Manager
    • Store Manager
    • District Manager
    • Production Manager
    • Product Development Manager
    • Sales Representative

    For additional information on Career Placement, check out the Indiana University Career Development Center Web Site.

    To explore curriculum opportunities, contact the Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design academic advisor Sheila Maben, OR College of Arts and Sciences academic advisor Espen Jensen.

    A few other positions other recent graduates have taken are at the following locations:

    California

    • Macy's West, Assistant Buyer (San Francisco)

    Illinois

    • Old Navy, Manager In Training (Chicago)
    • Urban Outfitters, Assistant Manager (Chicago)

    New York

    • Bloomingdale's, Assisant Buyer (New York City)
    • Macy's East, Assistant Buyer (New York City)
    • Max Studio, Press Contact (New York City)
    • Victoria and Co., Marketing Administrative Assistant (New York City)
    • World Wide Apparel, Training Program (New York City)

    Indiana

    • Talbots, Assistant Manager (Indianapolis)
    • Von Maur, Executive Trainee (Indianpolis)

    Ohio

    • Cosco, Textile Graphics Designer (Columbus)

    Minnesota

    • Marshall Field's, Merchandise Analyst (Minneapolis)

    Wisconsin

    • Carson Pirie Scott, Assistant Buyer (Milwaukee)
    • Oshkosh, Import Sourcing Assistant (Oshkosh)





    In my opinion the Indiana University Apparel Merchandising program is one of the best retail programs offered in the Midwest. My experience proved to put me far ahead of other individuals with the same or similar retail degrees. The faculty's knowledge of the industry also put a 'real life' flavor into every project and lesson.

    Jennifer Grady
    B.S. '00
    Marshall Field's, Business Analyst