Students frequently undertake projects, competitions and collaborations with industry – particularly during the final year.
By participating in these activities, students boost their employability and promote their work to major employers. Competitive opportunities include New Designers (London) and students have also collaborated on projects with employers including Milliken, Alexander McQueen and H&M.
Recent graduates are employed as designers, stylists, technologists and buyers in major national and international fashion, textile and interior companies. Their roles include fashion designer, assistant archivist, head of embroidery design, assistant buyer, assistant homeware designer, fabric buyer, childrenswear designer, handbag design assistant, textile print designer and merchandiser.
Career support services
Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.
Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.