Fashion Jobs in New Jersey

Fashion jobs in New Jersey are active and concentrated across retail, wholesale, and design sectors, with demand running from entry-level sales associates and visual merchandisers to senior designers and brand directors. The heaviest hiring happens in and around Newark, Jersey City, and the Route 9 corridor communities near major outlet and retail centers, where employers like PVH Corp, Bed Bath and Beyond's successor operations, and Carter's maintain significant New Jersey footprints. The most in-demand specialties are apparel design, retail buying, and e-commerce merchandising. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerWalmart
Top cityWestampton, NJ
Cities hiring20
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school

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Human Resource Office/Training Manager (Fashion, Grocery, Import, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
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Human Resource Office/Training Manager (Fashion, Grocery, Import, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
Walmart
Westampton, New Jersey
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$72k - $108k/yr
High school
10,000+

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Fashion Product Handler- Authentication
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Fashion Product Handler- Authentication
The RealReal
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$16 - $16.5/hr
1,001-5,000

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(USA) Operations Manager - Floor (fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.com, Hmsc)
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(USA) Operations Manager - Floor (fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.com, Hmsc)
Walmart
Pedricktown, New Jersey
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$84k - $126k/yr
High school
10,000+

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Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
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Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
Walmart
Westampton, New Jersey
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$88k - $132k/yr
High school
10,000+

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(USA) Human Resource Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com Campus, Returns) - NJ9 Sortation Center
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(USA) Human Resource Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com Campus, Returns) - NJ9 Sortation Center
Walmart
Westampton, New Jersey
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$92k - $139k/yr
High school
10,000+

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Fashion Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Westampton
3 jobs
Cherry Hill
2 jobs
Perth Amboy
2 jobs
Short Hills
2 jobs
Wayne
1 job
Edison
1 job
Mahwah
1 job
Summit
1 job
Closter
1 job

Fashion Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Walmart6 open roles
Macy's4 open roles
AKIRA2 open roles

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in fashion jobs across New Jersey.

  • Bachelor's degree in fashion design, merchandising, or a related field preferred
  • Portfolio demonstrating design, styling, or merchandising work across multiple projects
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience with retail buying, trend forecasting, or product development cycles
  • Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, and production processes
  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital merchandising best practices

Fashion Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a fashion professional in New Jersey?

Most fashion roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising, or a related field from an accredited program, and New Jersey has no state-issued license for fashion work. Programs at institutions like the Fashion Institute of Technology's regional network and Montclair State University are well regarded by New Jersey employers. Building a strong portfolio and completing internships with New Jersey-based retailers or wholesale brands is the most direct path to a first role.

Which companies hire fashions in New Jersey?

New Jersey fashion roles are posted by Walmart, Macy's, and AKIRA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's proximity to New York City's garment district means many brands with corporate or distribution operations in the state post regularly for design, buying, and retail management talent.

Which New Jersey cities have the most fashion jobs?

Westampton, Cherry Hill, and Perth Amboy have the most fashion job openings in New Jersey. Newark and Jersey City benefit from their proximity to New York City's fashion industry infrastructure and anchor large corporate offices, while suburban communities along the Route 9 corridor and in Bergen County draw consistent retail and merchandising hiring from outlet centers, department stores, and regional headquarters.

Are there remote fashion jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based fields, since many fashion roles involve physical samples, showrooms, or in-store presence. About 0% of fashion openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a mix across the sector. Roles most likely to be fully remote are in e-commerce merchandising, trend forecasting, copywriting, and digital product development.

How can I get hired as a fashion professional in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a part-time or seasonal retail associate role with a major New Jersey-based retailer or outlet center, which builds foundational product and customer knowledge. Large employers in the state run internship and new-graduate programs that feed into buying assistant, visual merchandising coordinator, and design assistant roles. A strong portfolio, even from student or personal projects, gives candidates a clear edge, and adjacent roles in retail operations or inventory management are common stepping stones.

Where can I find and apply to fashion jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to fashion jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings across design, retail, buying, and merchandising. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and location.

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