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Simon Windsor began his career in digital marketing. While working as head of mobile at the creative agency Five by Five, the launch of the iPhone shifted his perception of how content could evolve creatively through technologies. In 2011, Windsor left Five by Five to become director of customer development at String — whose clients included Nike, Skechers, and Disney. It was one of the first AR technology platforms for mobile. Windsor went on to co-found mixed reality company Tmrw and then VR and immersive content studio Hammerhead, which became Dimension Studio. He has worked on fashion and entertainment projects including AR holograms for Madonna’s Billboard Music Awards 2019 performance and digital humans in Balenciaga’s Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow, as well as H&M and Simone Rocha’s AR pop-up book. “Those interested in digital fashion and what the future of working in the fashion industry looks like, should look towards technology and what some of the leading fashion companies are starting to do with it. The barriers of entry are going to decrease and I expect more companies will start to adopt augmented reality or virtual reality to create content and stories in new ways.” Dive into the article, How I Became... Managing Director at Dimension Studio, to discover Windsor’s advice: https://lnkd.in/e4P7bHRu

From why the industry is maxing out on minimalism to the top 10 fashion shows from this season, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help creative professionals decode the industry’s creative and commercial landscape. #creativeprofessional #fashionstylingassistant #visualmerchandiser #postproductionassistant #creativefashionassistant #artdirector #fashionartdirection

The Outsiders Perspective, a UK-based nonprofit focused on ethnic minorities in fashion, has launched TOP Community, an industry wide alliance connecting people of colour working in the industry. Founded by former Roksanda chief executive Jamie Gill, The Outsiders Perspective is focused on increasing representation among people of colour in the fashion, luxury and beauty industries. It has an incubation programme aimed at helping BIPOC professionals transition into fashion in operational (rather than creative) roles. “[ERGs] are what has been so successful in bigger global corporations around moving change forward,” Gill said. “So if an individual brand is small and they can’t … why don’t we do that on an industry level?” Even at larger organisations with well-run ERGs, many leaders say their workforce sees a larger connection with ethnic minorities at other brands as the “next evolution of that,” he said. Read the full article, The Outsiders Perspective Launches Forum for BIPOC Fashion Talent, on BoF.

A self-prescribed "scrappy street kid" from Brooklyn, philosophy and photography graduate Julie Ragolia began her career in fashion by styling shoots for her roommate at Brooklyn College. She eventually sought agency representation, sharing her portfolio with Streeters agency in New York who suggested she apply for an assistant role at W magazine — which she landed. Ragolia went on to work at the likes of Fader magazine, Man of the World and At Large. The stylist and fashion director has also worked and consulted with brands on advertising campaigns and the red carpet, as well as contributing to several magazines. She styles runways for brands including Theory and Ermenegildo Zegna. “I've had interns and young kids ask me about taking styling classes, but I always advise them to concentrate on other aesthetic fields because you bring so much in from outside. This industry is about understanding how to read what is happening and anticipate what is about to happen.” Dive into the article, How I Became… A Fashion Director and Stylist, to discover Ragolia’s advice: https://lnkd.in/e378Szp8 #fashionstylingassistant #costumedesigner #fashionstylist #stylingassistantjobs #stylingdirector #artdirector #fashiondirector

From how brands tactically use the front row at fashion weeks to market the next “it” item, to how Adidas engineered its comeback, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help fashion marketing professionals decode the industry’s creative and commercial landscape. #fashionmarketingjobs #brandmarketingassociate #performancemarketingroles #branddirector #fashionmarketingexecutive

When starting out in fashion, your online profiles, like Instagram or TikTok, can provide recruiters with key insight into your creative aesthetic, personal branding but also personal life — so craft your online presence with care. “You’re going into an industry where creativity, process and branding are important. So make sure you understand that and reflect that in what you’re doing,” says Joy Campbell, brand partnerships director at Graduate Fashion Foundation. “You have to make sure that every single touch point tells the same story about you. That includes Instagram.” You can also treat LinkedIn like a portfolio — “One girl who wanted to go into PR at Boohoo created this beautiful PR pack, took a picture of it and tagged them [on LinkedIn]. It had thousands of likes and the Boohoo team [invited her] for an interview,” says Campbell. “You have to market yourself.” Read the full article, How to Apply for Fashion Internships, on BoF. #landingajobinfashion #breakingintofashion #juniorfashionroles #fashionjobs #entrylevelfashionjobs #fashionassistantjobs #fashionassociatejobs

Clare Press landed her first job as a senior writer at Rolling Stone aged 23 before she went on to write for Harper’s Bazaar Australia and then Australian Vogue as features director. She left after five years to publish her first book ‘The Dressing Table’. She also became The Monthly's first fashion critic and wrote the columns Ask Mrs Press and Style Matters for InStyle. In 2018, Press returned to Vogue to become the international publication's first sustainability editor. “When you're starting out, you have to demonstrate that you're up to it and that you really care. I understand people want to rise to the top as fast as they can, but hard work is what drives success. I am always willing to put the hours in so if I have an intern or mentoring a young writer, I'm looking for the voice and ideas, but also whether you will work your ass off.” Dive into the article, How I Became… Vogue’s First Sustainability Editor, to discover Press’ advice: https://lnkd.in/ec4Ujd3W #sustainabilityjobs #fashionsupplychainroles #fashionproductionjobs #fashionwritingjobs #fashioncopywriter #fashionjournalist #fashioneditorroles

From why viral beauty brands are moving offline to how franchising can help beauty start-ups grow, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry’s creative and commercial landscape. #beautyprofessional #careersinbeauty #jobsinbeauty #beautymarketing

In partnership with Aesop: Skin and body care brand Aesop was founded in 1987 by Dennis Paphitis, who began blending essential oils into hair products at his hair salon in Melbourne, Australia. Today, a cornerstone of Aesop’s business is its physical retail presence, with over 400 stores and counters globally. Employees are afforded the opportunity to explore roles outside of the function into which they were hired, with retail store staff also considered a key talent pool for headquarter roles. Thorough training programmes equip employees for these transitions. To learn more about how the company is unlocking career development opportunities across its retail workforce, BoF sits down with three Aesop employees: Ryad Djellas, general manager of Europe; Victoria Stamos, the UK’s commercial director; and Edio Mortoza; store manager at Aesop Marylebone, London. https://lnkd.in/ditkVu-B #aesop #careersataesop #retailbeautyjobs #entrylevelroles #jobsinbeauty #careersincosmetics

“I [advise against] viewing work as a race or a competition. Those on my [front, left and centre] are not competitors — they are colleagues. If we are good enough and foresighted enough, we can even become allies.” While working as a model during her studies in political science, Stella Jean discovered her interest in dressmaking and began to pursue a career in design. In 2011, after three previous attempts to enter the Vogue Italia talent contest, “Who Is On Next”, Jean won the competition and garnered the support of industry heavyweights like designer Giorgio Armani and critic Suzy Menkes. Jean launched her namesake brand, using her mother’s maiden name, and has since dressed the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna and Zendaya. “[Knock] on all available doors, and [present yourself] with great humility and resourcefulness. On the other side, someone needs to open these doors and offer the time, to lend an ear and share valuable lessons from their experiences. [Give] mentors good reasons to open these doors.” Dive into the article, How I Became… A Fashion Designer, to discover Jean’s advice. #fashiondesignassistant #studiomanagerroles #collectioncoordinationjobs #fashiondesignerjobs #creativedirectionjobs