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Learning Engagement and Development

Learning, Engagement and Development roles focus on helping individuals and teams grow through training, education, and creative programming. In the fashion and creative industries, this can involve designing and delivering workshops, mentoring schemes, and staff development programmes to ensure people have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Professionals in this area may also create learning resources, coordinate training sessions, and support ongoing staff development using both digital tools and in-person activities.

Roles in this field often include assisting with planning and running educational events or programmes, especially for young people, families, or staff within organisations. As you progress, you could move into leadership positions such as Learning Development Manager or Head of Learning.

Examples of roles within Learning Engagement and development:
  • Junior Instructional Designer
  • Training Coordinator
  • Learning and Development Assistant
  • Digital Learning Designer
  • Engagement Assistant
  • Learning and Engagement Coordinator
  • Learning Specialist
  • Learning Coordinator
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Identity, Health and Wellbeing

The identity and wellbeing field in the creative industries focuses on improving mental, emotional, and physical health through arts and cultural activities. This area promotes collaboration between health services and creative practitioners, supporting community wellbeing through workshops, creative events, and social engagement projects. Organisations in this field aim to reconnect individuals with creativity, nature, and each other, often working with vulnerable or isolated groups to enhance their quality of life.

Entry-level roles in this area can begin in social media, content creation, community support, and even HR, all of which use creative skills to promote positive health messages and build supportive communities. These roles often involve creating digital content, managing engagement campaigns, and planning events to raise awareness and encourage participation. A passion for creativity and helping others is essential for a career in this rewarding and growing sector.

Examples of roles within identity, health and wellbeing:
  • Wellbeing Lead/Coordinator/Practitioner
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing Advisor
  • Coaches
  • Artist Supervisor
  • Public Relations and Communications Assistant
  • Artist
  • Bid Writer
  • Theatre Practitioner
  • Participation Producer
  • Creative Producer/Facilitator
  • Experience Officer
  • Researcher
  • Exhibitions Assistant
  • Community and Outreach Coordinator
  • Communities Fund Programme Assistant
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London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in identity, health and wellbeing:
  • All LCF Courses could lead to a career in identity, health and wellbeing.

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Pride in London 2024, UAL | Photograph: Orlando Callegaro
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Events, Exhibitions and Installations

Working in events, exhibitions, and installations within the fashion and creative industries involves planning and delivering unique and engaging experiences, from fashion shows, product launches, and influencer events to exhibitions, performance art and brand installations. These roles require a mix of creativity, organisation, and problem-solving, as well as strong communication skills to coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders. Tasks often include managing logistics, booking venues and suppliers, creating guest lists, promoting events, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day.

Event roles can vary depending on the setting, from working for a single brand, an agency handling multiple clients, to freelancing. You may start helping with planning and execution, and progress to producing major shows or managing exhibitions. The role offers opportunities to combine creative vision with practical planning, and can lead to careers in production, PR, set design, or creative direction, depending on your strengths and interests.

Examples of roles in Events, Exhibitions and Installations:
  • Event Producer
  • Event Planner
  • Set Runner/Designer
  • Event Coordinator
  • Experiential Designer
  • Marketing/Event Operations or Technologist
  • Guest Experience Coordinator
  • Exhibitions Assistant/Officer
  • Audience Engagement Strategist
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Curation

The curation field, especially within fashion and the creative industries, involves selecting, researching, and presenting collections or exhibitions in a way that tells a meaningful story. Curatorial roles require strong research, writing, and organizational skills, as well as a passion for fashion, culture, or art history. Curation today also includes community collaboration and cultural programming, encouraging students to think beyond traditional galleries and see themselves as storytellers or even activists, using exhibitions to share diverse voices and ideas.

Curators play a vital role in shaping how audiences understand and experience creative work, both in galleries and public spaces. Entry-level positions may include assistant curator or collections assistant, with opportunities to progress to roles in major institutions or brand archives, like Creative Director, Chief Creative Officer, Collections Manager or Art Director.

Fashion Curation:

Fashion Curators work closely with designers, academics, historians, museums, and brands to assemble displays that reflect cultural trends, preserve history, and engage the public. They are responsible for “curating” live fashion exhibitions. They play a key role in shaping how fashion brands and stores present themselves and their products to the world.

A curator may be working in house for a designer brand, or freelance. They may be responsible for collecting and managing a brands collection of previous collections or reference garments, sourcing garments, organizing exhibitions, and interpreting fashion through written content, educational events, and public talks. Two notable luxury brands who have curated large exhibitions are Jean Paul Gaultier and Dior – the coordination of these exhibitions may have been the work of one or more curators working on the entire show. These exhibitions make a large impact on public perception of a brand.

Examples of roles within Curation:
  • Fashion Curator
  • Trend Forecaster
  • Creative Curator
  • Digital Archives Assistant
  • Education/Outreach Assistant
  • Registration Assistant
  • Stylist
  • Archivist
  • Gallery Assistant
  • Programmes Assistant
  • Curatorial Assistant
  • Exhibition Assistant
  • Collection Assistant
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Postgraduate Curating and Collections Show, 2023, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Kristy Noble
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Community Engagement

The community field of work focuses on creating inclusive, engaging, and accessible educational, cultural, and creative opportunities that meet the needs of local people. These roles exist in settings like councils, galleries, museums, and arts organisations, and often involve planning public events, developing educational resources, managing community projects or funding bids, and working directly with individuals, especially young people, to help them grow and succeed. This work plays a key role in ensuring that creative and educational offerings are relevant, equitable, and impactful.

Careers in this area can start in roles such as Community Arts Worker, Community Engagement Officer or Public Engagement Practitioner. These positions typically involve organising and delivering community-led programmes, building relationships with diverse audiences, and creating inclusive spaces for learning and expression. As experience grows, these roles can lead to more senior positions like Creative Projects Manager or Head of Community Engagement or Organisation Leader.

Examples of roles within Community engagement:
  • Community Education Coordinator
  • Community Engagement Officer
  • Curator
  • Creative Programmer/Producer
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Community Heritage Coordinator
  • Programming and Operations Consultant
  • Community Arts Assistant
  • Community Projects Assistant
  • Youth Engagement Officer
  • Arts Development Officer
  • Community Development Worker
  • Public Engagement Practitioner
Student photo shooting in Brick Lane Streets | photography: Chiara Bellamoli
London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in community engagement:
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Business Development

Business development in the fashion and creative industries is all about turning ideas into successful ventures by driving growth, increasing revenue, and building strong client or partner relationships. Professionals in this field work on strategic planning, market research, fundraising and securing new opportunities – whether that’s launching a new product line, entering new markets, or building partnerships. Common roles include Business Development Manager, Partnerships Manager, and Head of Fundraising, all of which help grow a brand’s market presence and customer base.

A career in business development requires strong communication, organisation, and analytical skills. You may be involved in fundraising, client relationship management, or delivering membership and marketing strategies. As you gain experience, you might manage larger projects, oversee strategic campaigns, or lead teams. It’s a great pathway for those interested in the business side of creativity and offers flexible career options across retail, arts organisations, and fashion brands.

Examples of roles within business development:
  • Philanthropy Officer
  • Membership and Campaigns Officer
  • Bid Writer
  • Industry Coordinator
  • Membership Assistant
  • Fundraiser
  • Account Manager
  • Sales Development Representative
LCF Class of 2022 | Photograph: Suzannah Gabriel
London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in business development:
  • All LCF Courses could lead to a career in business development.

This list is not exhaustive. It is only an indication of directly connected LCF Courses.

Camberwell, March 2016, Photographer: Alys Tomlinson, UAL, UAL student recruitment
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) field in the creative industries is focused on creating inclusive, fair, and representative environments where everyone can thrive. Roles in this area involve developing strategies, policies, and training to address underrepresentation and discrimination. Professionals in DE&I help ensure that workplaces and creative outputs reflect the diversity of society, from inclusive hiring practices to accessible content and campaigns, guiding organisations to become more welcoming and equitable.

Careers in DE&I combine communication, leadership, research, and cultural awareness. Entry-level roles like DE&I Coordinators or Trainers often support senior staff (such as Head of Access and Equity, Director of Culture or Chief Diversity Officer), in delivering impactful programmes and advocating for change across teams. As DE&I becomes more essential in fashion, media, and design, skilled professionals are helping shape industries that are not only more diverse, but also more innovative and representative of the world around them.

Examples of roles within DE&I:
  • Disability Support Coordinator
  • Audience Engagement Strategist
  • DEI Facilitator
  • Accessibility Specialist
  • Equity Advocate
  • DEI Program Curator
  • Digital Accessibility Assistant
  • Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
  • Diversity and Inclusion Trainer
  • Inclusion Officer
  • Inclusive Content Creator/Specialist
Luke Chin-Joseph, 2023 BA Fine Art (Sculpture), Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in DE&I:
  • • All LCF Courses could lead to a career in DE&I.

This list is not exhaustive. It is only an indication of directly connected LCF Courses.

Mathushaa Sagthidas, 2021 BA Photography (now BA Fine Art: Photography), Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
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Advocacy and Policy

The Advocacy and Policy field involves influencing decision-making to support important causes, such as arts, culture, or the creative industries. Professionals in this area conduct research, analyse policies, and work closely with government officials and stakeholders to promote positive change. They raise public awareness, develop strategies, and use lobbying or campaigning to shape policies that align with their organisation’s goals. In creative sectors, this might mean advocating for funding, fair access, or future-facing strategies that protect cultural interests.

Roles in this field offer opportunities to learn about how policy is made and how public opinion and government priorities can be influenced. Strong communication, research, and strategic thinking skills are essential. Career paths can lead to positions like Advocacy Manager, Head of Public Affairs, Senior Policy Advisor, and Chief Executive Officer – where professionals shape the direction of sector policies, support cultural representation, and ensure the arts and creative industries are considered in wider political and social conversations.

Examples of roles within advocacy and policy:
  • Creative Practitioner
  • Influencer
  • Campaign Marketer
  • Engagement Officer
  • Political Officer
  • Projects Officer
  • Public Affairs Assistant
  • Communications Assistant
  • Policy and Advocacy Officer
  • Arts Advocate
  • Cultural Educator
  • Educational Psychologist
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