Following the industry schedule where several seasons are designed simultaneously, students in the Fashion Design Department are educated in all aspects of the design process for an easy transition into professional careers in the fashion industry. Our students learn more than the skills needed to design and construct quality garments, they emerge from our program as polished professionals capable of meeting deadlines, working as part of an innovative team, and developing relevant designs for an ever-changing market. Additionally, the department facilitates summer industry internships and networking opportunities for our students. Otis Fashion alumni enter the design world as assistant designers, associate designers, illustrators, costume designers, textile designers, accessory designers, and product designers. Some graduates opt to open their own clothing line immediately upon completing the program.
Video features: some Otis Fashion alumni share their experience of working in N.Y.
Dahn Tran ('06)
Selected employers include:
7 For All Mankind Abercrombie & Fitch ABS Adidas Adriano Goldschmied Affliction AG Jeans A.L.C. Alexander Wang Alo Yoga Amuse Society Anne Cole Anthropolgie Armani Exchange Athleta Banana Republic Band of Outsiders BCBG Billabong Bleu Bob Mackie Burning Torch Calvin Klein Carter's Claire Pettibone Coach Converse Cosabella Current/Elliot Decor Diesel Disney DKNY Donna Karan |
Eddie Bauer Forever 21 Fox Racing Free People GAP Global Brands Guess? Halston Henry Duarte Hollister Hurley Isabel Toledo Jason Wu J Brand J. Crew James Purse John Varvatos Johnny Was Joie Juicy Couture Kate Spade Kellwood Kenneth Cole Kohl's Lane Bryant |
Levi Strauss Li & Fung Little Mass LuLuLemon Lunada Bay Madewell Manhattan Beachwear Mary Jo Bruno Mattel Max Studio MGAE Michael Kors Monique Lhuillier Monrow/Revolve NBC Universal Studios NIKE NYDJ Apparel Old Navy PacSun Patagonia Perry Ellis Puma Quiksilver Rag + Bone Ralph Lauren Red Carter Reebok Rick Owen Rip Curl Robert Rodriguez Roxy RVCA |
Sanrio/ Hello Kitty Santuary Clothing Sean John Sketchers Speedo Splendid Staples St. John Knits Stylestalker Tadashi Tahari Target Theory Thomas Wylde Todd Oldham Tom Ford Tory Burch Trina Turk True Religion Cynthia Vincent Ultracor Under Armour Unviversal Studios Urban Outfitters Vans Vertigo Vince Vivienne Tam Volcom Warnaco Warner Brothers Western Costume Zaid Affas |