Guide to the Polish fashion job market - where to look for first offers?

Entering the fashion job market in Poland can seem like a challenge, especially for those who don’t yet have experience. Compared to London or Paris, the fashion sector in Poland is more limited, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities. The key is knowing where to look for offers, how to stand out in the recruitment process and how to gain your first experience if there are few available offers.

1. Where to look for the first job offers in fashion in Poland?

The Polish fashion market is made up of both large corporations and dynamically developing young brands and e-commerce. Here are a few places where it is worth looking for your first job or internship:

• Clothing Brands and E-commerce – Many Polish fashion brands regularly recruit for positions in marketing, sales, design, and production management. It’s worth following their career pages and social media.
• Fashion houses and designers – Polish designers, especially those who work independently, are often looking for assistants to work on collections or photo shoots. Following their Instagram and LinkedIn can bring interesting opportunities.
• PR Agencies and Showrooms – Fashion is not only about design and sales, but also about promotion. Fashion agencies and showrooms recruit interns for PR activities, event organization and media cooperation.
• Fashion magazines and media – The industry press and fashion portals are regularly looking for editors, researchers and production assistants. Even if you don’t have experience, it’s worth applying for internships that can open doors to a career in fashion journalism.

2. Where to look for job advertisements?

Not all fashion job offers appear on traditional job portals. It is worth following various channels:

🔹 LinkedIn – This is one of the most important places to look for a job in fashion. It is worth not only applying for available offers, but also actively building a network of contacts and following industry profiles.

🔹 Facebook groups – There are several groups in Poland dedicated to working in the creative and fashion industries. There you can find job offers, internships, and also offers for cooperation in photo shoots or fashion shows.

🔹 Fashion Brand Career Pages – Most fashion companies have their own “Career” tabs on their websites. It’s worth visiting them regularly and applying directly.

🔹 Job fairs and industry events – There are various networking events organized in Poland that can help you gain your first experience or contacts. It is worth following the programs of art schools and fashion institutions.

🔹 Advertisement portals – Although fashion offers appear less frequently on popular recruitment portals, it is worth checking them regularly.

3. How to apply to stand out in the recruitment process?

💡 CV tailored to the fashion industry

In the creative industry, the CV should be transparent, aesthetic and reflect your style. If you apply for a design or marketing position, you can add graphic elements or links to the portfolio.

If you do not have experience yet, it is worth emphasizing personal projects, participation in courses or your own initiatives, e.g. a fashion blog.

💡 Portfolio as a key to success

For creative positions (designer, stylist, graphic designer), the CV itself is not enough - the portfolio is your showcase. It should be well designed and show your best work.

If you apply for marketing, PR or e-commerce, it is worth preparing a "case study" with market analysis or fashion campaign to show your strategic skills.

💡 Building relationships and networking

• Be active in social media - LinkedIn, Instagram and Tiktok can be tools for building a personal brand in fashion.
• Take part in industry events - although Poland does not organize many large fashion shows, participation in smaller events or industry fairs can help make contacts.
• Talk to people from the industry - it is worth sending personalized messages to recruiters or people working in companies you apply.

4. How to gain experience if there are not many offers?

📌 Internships and volunteering

It is worth applying for internships even to smaller companies, where you can learn more than in corporate structures. Assisting with photo sessions, helping to organize fashion shows or work in a showroom are great ways to gain the first experience.

📌 Creating your own projects

If you don't have professional experience yet, create something yourself. A blog, fashion design, tiktoku channel or own brand is a great way to stand out on the labor market.

📌 Free courses and training

There are many educational platforms that offer courses in fashion marketing, styling, design or trend analysis. It is worth using them to improve your competences and increase your value on the labor market.

📌 Freelancing and cooperation

Fashion is an industry where you don't always have to have a full -time job to gain experience. Many people start as freelancers, working on various projects - from photography, to stylizations, to social media for small brands.

How to get the first fashion job in Poland?

✔ Be active in search of offers - regularly check the pages of Marek, LinkedIn and groups on Facebook.

✔ Adjust your CV and portfolio - show your skills in the context of the fashion industry.

✔ Build a network of contacts - networking is crucial, even if you are just starting.

✔ Look for alternative ways for your career - if you don't have experience, start with freelancing, internships or your own projects.

Remember that fashion career requires patience and determination. The first application will not always be successful, but every attempt is a step closer to your dream job.

If you want to learn more about the possibilities in the fashion industry, follow Fashion Editorial on Instagram and Tiktoku - there you will find more practical tips and inspirations!