Academics and representatives from the fashion industry have joined forces to determine which roles will become the most in-demand in the fashion-technology sector.
The report follows a collaborative effort between the 12 European partners involved in FTAlliance, an Erasmus+ Knowledge Alliance formed to define the future career pathways in fashion-tech. The results derive from extensive research into the current landscape of the fashion industry, combined with a series of knowledge exchange activities looking at how the integration of emerging technologies will bring new business models with improved sustainability and circularity.
Providing a window into the specific skills and knowledge which will be sought after by fashion brands and retailers in the coming years, the report also includes guidelines for employers and recruitment professionals to prepare for the 8 most crucial roles emerging in fashion-tech:
- Innovation Manager
- UX Designer
- Digital Experience Manager
- Sustainability Lead
- Digital Product Manager
- Data Scientist
- Lobbyist
- Microfactory Manager