Fashion Buying & Product Planning

Course details

This new programmehas been developed to give students a commercially focused understanding of the role of the fashion buyer, both in high volume textiles and branded selection.

The course has been developed in conjunction with a Senior Fashion Buyer for one of Ireland’s largest retailers and by the leading recruiters for Ireland’s buying offices.

This is delivered through a combination of lectures and practical sessions with a view to providing useable practical knowledge and a real advantage when seeking employment in the sector.

Course Content

Module 1

Sales, Profitability and Commercial Focus- Maximising sales opportunities and performance through product

Module 2

Range- Identify and develop key styling, colour palette and Range content with consumer trend

Module 3

Forward Planning, Product Development Negotiation and Sourcing - Look worldwide to develop and source a quality product

Module 4

Samples and Specifications- Establish relevant garment specifications and maintain high quality standards

Module 5

Sales and Stock - Performance Reporting

Module 6

Analysis – Problem solving and maintaining accurate paper work

Course Outcomes

After completion, students will be able to:

• Understand the role of a fashion buyer in High volume textiles and branded product
• Range Plan
• Identify consumer trends
• Develop Product
• To Source and Negotiate
• Manage sales and stock
• Analyse stock control

Course Assessment

The course is assessed through a mixture of project work and examination.

Certification

On successful completion of this programme participants will receive a Dublin Institute of Design Associate Certificate in Fashion Buying & Product Planning.

Entry Requirements

• Applications from Ireland
• International Students (EU)
• International Students (NON-EU)