Are you passionate about fashion, creative and have managerial flair? Visit collection manager's job is for you! This highly responsible job covers all aspects of textile product design, from production to marketing. Salaries, opportunities, missions... Let's decipher!
The role of the Collection Manager
The Collection Manager has a rhythmic schedule. They ensure the coherent launch of one or more brands, while respecting their identity.
He begins by monitoring fashion trends according to seasonality. Once his ideas have been defined, he draws up a collection plan and controls the production process. He chooses products to optimize development costs, monitors orders, ensures delivery of materials and validates prototypes.
The collection manager coordinates and supervises several specialized teams in the fields of creation, development and sales. They brief the product managers, with whom they work closely from manufacturing to distribution. Communication teams play a vital role in the apparel business. They ensure that the image conveyed is in line with the initial plan.
Once the objective has been achieved, the director launches the collection and brings it to market.
This work requires a great fashion and luxury cultureA passion for clothing and major trends. Used to working as part of a team, the collection manager must have excellent interpersonal skills. Rigor, organization, authority and creativity are among their qualities.
Training and study options
For becoming a collection managerIf you're looking for a career in the fashion industry, you'll need a degree from a school specializing in fashion, design, management, digital communications and marketing. A degree from BAC +3 to BAC +5 is generally expected. Find out more about our courses at ISAL :
- Bachelor of Fashion Creation and Design This 3-year post-BAC+3 course is designed for future fashion designers, art directors, textile stylists and collection managers. Students develop their skills in pattern-making and styling, and acquire a real understanding of French techniques. The art, history and trends of fashion and brand communication are at the heart of the program. Apprentices can take part in internships to gain real-world experience and put their know-how into practice.
- Bachelor Digital Marketing Fashion & Luxury This BAC +3 level of study trains professionals and players in the fashion industry. Product design and development, business management, brand management, digital communications... these are just some of the courses our passionate students take. As with every Bachelor's degree offered by ISAL, students are challenged by a 3 to 4 month internship.
- MBA Marketing, Fashion and Innovation MBA: students with a BAC +3/4/5 can join this comprehensive program. The development of marketing expertise and the deployment of corporate innovation strategies are among the skills acquired in the MBA program. Students are trained in managerial expertise and project management in the textile, apparel and lifestyle sectors. They learn how to manage a company, master a creative process and produce a collection plan.
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Discover ISAL PARIS training
ISAL PARIS is a school that trains students for technical professions in fashion, design, production and marketing. During their 3 to 5 year courses, our future professionals discover the profession of collections manager in a constantly innovating industry.
They evolve through comprehensive programs offering excellent career prospects. Young people are prepared to enter the best positions and are supported in their projects.
Through internships and work-study programs, students are immersed in the reality of their future profession. At our institute, they are supervised by top fashion specialists and attend numerous workshops to develop their skills in a wide range of areas.
When you join ISAL PARIS, you can be sure of obtaining a recognized qualification and certification to become a collection and apparel manager.
The salary of a Collection Manager
A junior collection manager can expect to earn between €28K and €35K a year. Depending on experience and seniority, a collection manager's salary can quickly rise to €55K gross per year.
Career development
A collection manager may work for a major ready-to-wear brand, a luxury house or an intermediary company. As an independent designer, you can develop your own brand, or specialize in other professions such as production manager, project manager or artistic director.
