# Latest **URL:** https://community.theschmatte.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.theschmatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.theschmatte.com/categories.md) --- ## [Are "tests" the new "projects"?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/are-tests-the-new-projects/4079)
**Author:** [@OhEmGee](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/OhEmGee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/are-tests-the-new-projects/4079 "2026-09-17T05:13:19Z")
Hey! I know it’s been a while but I wanted to get some advice for a friend. Has anyone else notice that recruiters stopped using the word “project” and have been using the word “test” instead? I have friend who has be… --- ## [Good American layoffs](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/good-american-layoffs/4078)
**Author:** [@denimegg](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/denimegg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/good-american-layoffs/4078 "2026-08-13T12:33:33Z")
Anyone know what’s happening at Good American? I’ve heard of a number of people getting fired/laid off recently, including some at the SVP level. I’ve always heard of the layoff merry-go-round there over the years but he… --- ## [Career Pivot, Sharing my journey from Tech Design in the unknown](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/career-pivot-sharing-my-journey-from-tech-design-in-the-unknown/4058)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/career-pivot-sharing-my-journey-from-tech-design-in-the-unknown/4058 "2026-08-12T17:38:19Z")
I am an apparel professional/TD making a career pivot. Having earned certifications in Project Management and Scrum and completed a BA degree just this May. I started Fashion Unframed to share the knowledge and resource… --- ## [H&M Corporate Layoffs in New York](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/h-m-corporate-layoffs-in-new-york/4077)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/h-m-corporate-layoffs-in-new-york/4077 "2026-07-24T16:52:11Z")
--- ## [Saks Global Cutting Home Office Staff](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/saks-global-cutting-home-office-staff/4076)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/saks-global-cutting-home-office-staff/4076 "2026-05-01T13:59:40Z")
640 people losing their jobs at Saks Global… https://qz.com/saks-global-layoffs-corporate-jobs-bankruptcy-050125 --- ## [Another Round of Nike Layoffs](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/another-round-of-nike-layoffs/4075)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/another-round-of-nike-layoffs/4075 "2026-04-24T16:32:28Z")
--- ## [Aged out as a designer?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/aged-out-as-a-designer/4072)
**Author:** [@Vetdesigner](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Vetdesigner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/aged-out-as-a-designer/4072 "2026-04-19T16:15:49Z")
Have you aged out of the fashion industry working as a designer? Did you take a long hiatus for whatever reason- forced longterm unemployment, start your own company but eventually close it, having children, etc, and en… --- ## [AI in fashion - how is it being used?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/ai-in-fashion-how-is-it-being-used/4071)
**Author:** [@Bursting](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Bursting)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/ai-in-fashion-how-is-it-being-used/4071 "2026-03-26T15:53:37Z")
Hello All :slight\_smile: is anyone working with a specific product of AI for design related uses. Does anyone here know how a person could gain knowledge of AI in the design realm if it isn’t part of their current role… --- ## [Drop in Freelance Rates](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/drop-in-freelance-rates/4069)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/drop-in-freelance-rates/4069 "2026-03-17T15:23:41Z")
Is anyone experiencing lower freelance rate offers? We’re hearing that with all of the recent layoffs there are a lot more freelancers in the fashion industry and the competition is pushing hourly and day rates down. T… --- ## [Thought on moving to SF](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/thought-on-moving-to-sf/3148)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/thought-on-moving-to-sf/3148 "2026-02-28T17:37:07Z")
interviewing with a fashion brand in SF is it worth it? --- ## [Working at G-III?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/working-at-g-iii/4054)
**Author:** [@7thAveSecrets](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/7thAveSecrets)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/working-at-g-iii/4054 "2026-02-21T17:29:12Z")
Anyone have recent experience working at G-III? I’ve heard mixed things. --- ## [Ever had to complain about a manager?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/ever-had-to-complain-about-a-manager/4064)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/ever-had-to-complain-about-a-manager/4064 "2026-02-20T14:19:27Z")
Has anyone ever had a positive outcome from putting in a complaint about upper management? Is giving honest feedback to management useless? Detrimental, even? --- ## [Stuck between Corporate Stability and Fashion Ambition — How Do I Make the Pivot?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/stuck-between-corporate-stability-and-fashion-ambition-how-do-i-make-the-pivot/4059)
**Author:** [@youngGod](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/youngGod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/stuck-between-corporate-stability-and-fashion-ambition-how-do-i-make-the-pivot/4059 "2026-02-11T14:14:33Z")
Hey everyone, I could use some honest guidance from those who’ve navigated the fashion industry a little longer than I have. I have a B.A. in Fashion Marketing & Management from The Art Institute of Atlanta, but I’ve be… --- ## [Product Development role](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/product-development-role/3281)
**Author:** [@DoubleU](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/DoubleU)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/product-development-role/3281 "2026-02-11T14:07:25Z")
Been a designer for 20 years and looking other roles… production and product development seem like good options. However, I would like to know if a Product Development role is ever well defined or is it like doing B!T@h … --- ## [Product development](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/product-development/4068)
**Author:** [@ilovedogs](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/ilovedogs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/product-development/4068 "2026-02-05T03:04:19Z")
Hello I was wondering what skills are needed to get an entry level product development position. --- ## [CLO for freelancers](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/clo-for-freelancers/4065)
**Author:** [@Sal](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Sal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/clo-for-freelancers/4065 "2026-01-30T22:36:13Z")
Hi fellow freelancers. Do any of you use CLO 3d in your freelance work? If so, are your skills in hot demand? Are you using it for design or technical design? Was is hard to learn? They have a 50% off subscription offer… --- ## [It was inevitable](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/it-was-inevitable/4067)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/it-was-inevitable/4067 "2026-01-29T21:49:56Z")
--- ## [Attention Fashion Freelancers](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/attention-fashion-freelancers/4066)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/attention-fashion-freelancers/4066 "2026-01-29T20:57:53Z")
StyleCareers.com is launching a freelance directory for fashion industry professionals; StyleGigs.com. You can see the beta-version here: https://www.stylegigs.com/ Currently, there is no charge to use this site for US… --- ## [Layoffs Round-Up](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/layoffs-round-up/4063)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/layoffs-round-up/4063 "2025-11-05T23:44:19Z")
Blood in the water… --- ## [Target Eliminating 1800 Jobs](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/target-eliminating-1800-jobs/4061)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/target-eliminating-1800-jobs/4061 "2025-10-24T15:03:47Z")
--- ## [Starting a UX Design Certification at Parsons — Looking for Advice on How to Build Traction While Learning](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/starting-a-ux-design-certification-at-parsons-looking-for-advice-on-how-to-build-traction-while-learning/4060)
**Author:** [@youngGod](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/youngGod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/starting-a-ux-design-certification-at-parsons-looking-for-advice-on-how-to-build-traction-while-learning/4060 "2025-10-21T20:19:23Z")
Use this space to discuss the good and bad of fashion-specific technologies.Hey everyone, I’m about to start the UX Design Fundamentals certification at Parsons, and I want to do things differently this time around. Whe… --- ## [Safilo Glassdoor reviews?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/safilo-glassdoor-reviews/4057)
**Author:** [@Underscore](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Underscore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/safilo-glassdoor-reviews/4057 "2025-10-19T15:54:57Z")
Has anyone here ever worked at safilo or currently works there? They have a few openings and I’m interested in applying but the Glassdoor views are mixed. The reviews are similar to the current company I’ve been at for a… --- ## [Overqualified? Yes, but](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/overqualified-yes-but/4056)
**Author:** [@7thAveSecrets](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/7thAveSecrets)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/overqualified-yes-but/4056 "2025-10-06T23:01:02Z")
I had an interviewer say, “You’re overqualified — why would you want this job?” It threw me, because I didn’t know how to answer without sounding desperate. How would you flip that into a positive without losing credibil… --- ## [When do you KNOW it is time to start looking for another job?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/when-do-you-know-it-is-time-to-start-looking-for-another-job/4055)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/when-do-you-know-it-is-time-to-start-looking-for-another-job/4055 "2025-09-15T14:29:39Z")
We are doing a blog post for StyleCareers.com on signs it is time to start looking for a new job and I’d love to get feedback from this group? Please let me know in the comments! --- ## [iWorld? anyone?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/iworld-anyone/4048)
**Author:** [@yneedsajob](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/yneedsajob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/iworld-anyone/4048 "2025-09-02T13:35:09Z")
With all of the licensing deals flying left and right, I see opportunities for non apparel companies, needing apparel designers. iWorld, a company, in the garment district, that manufactures products, not apparel. Any in… --- ## [How is the trade war impacting you?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-is-the-trade-war-impacting-you/3972)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-is-the-trade-war-impacting-you/3972 "2025-08-22T21:18:21Z")
The tariff situation has had a huge impact on the different textile and sewn goods industries. I’d love to hear some personal stories about how it has impacted people on this forum. --- ## [Saks Global Layoffs](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/saks-global-layoffs/4051)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/saks-global-layoffs/4051 "2025-08-21T15:48:09Z")
I’m pretty sure everyone saw this coming after the NM deal… --- ## [Victoria's Secret Freelance Contracts](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/victorias-secret-freelance-contracts/4047)
**Author:** [@yneedsajob](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/yneedsajob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/victorias-secret-freelance-contracts/4047 "2025-08-20T22:11:52Z")
I’ve freelanced for VS in the past. I was on the huge Pink Cad team. We all made the same rate, no matter the experience. It was financially painful, to be sitting with persons straight out of school, making the same rat… --- ## [I need a job stat!](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/i-need-a-job-stat/4049)
**Author:** [@FashionIsThePassion](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/FashionIsThePassion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/i-need-a-job-stat/4049 "2025-08-19T19:15:16Z")
Hi everyone! By the title you can probably imagine I am very flustered. I recently moved to the New York area (since April) and I have been full-time looking for an entry level job in fashion (preferably planner, buyer, … --- ## [Isaac Morris Ltd reviews anyone?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/isaac-morris-ltd-reviews-anyone/4045)
**Author:** [@njfashion](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/njfashion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/isaac-morris-ltd-reviews-anyone/4045 "2025-08-15T14:26:08Z")
Hi- Curious on current feedback from anyone that has worked for this company? How is the work/life balance? How does upper management treat employees– good communication, any hybrid flexibility to wfh 1 day a week or as … [Next page](https://community.theschmatte.com/latest.md?page=1)