2026 Fashion Entry-level Jobs in Texas
When you think of entry-level jobs in fashion, you might think of draping your clothing designs over famous models or selling your latest piece for thousands of dollars. While these jobs certainly do exist, they certainly aren’t the only jobs in fashion, nor are they the most common. Some people, for example, become managers of retail stores. These professionals can work anywhere from that trendy, oh-so-happening boutique downtown to the major chain store at the local mall. While being the manager of a clothing store might not sound that glamorous, it’s a wonderful start in the industry and an excellent way to learn more about clothing and how to market it. Plus, store managers typically make around $40,000 per year, so you don’t have to go broke while you’re honing your skills! One should consider other fashion entry-level jobs such as a visual merchandiser. If you’ve always been good at putting outfits together, creating specific “looks,” and knowing what goes with what, you have the potential to excel at this career. Visual merchandisers might decide what models wear for a clothing advertisement or they might even design simple window displays for stores and boutiques. At the lower end of the spectrum, these professionals can make a livable $30,000 per year or so. And what can you do if you’re serious about having one of those glamorous fashion jobs? Well, if you want to be a designer, you can get your start as a design assistant. You’ll play right-hand-man (or woman) to a designer and earn around $42,000 per year on average, but you’ll gain valuable experience and maybe even some valuable connections!
Optician / Front Desk/ Optometric Technician
Sales Associate
Account Representative
Territory Sales Representative - New and Inactive Accounts
Visual Keyholder-Killeen Mall
Uptown Cheapskate Pearland - Sales Associate Full-Time
Buyer/Shift Lead
Bridal Stylist
Keyholder-Team Lead
KidtoKid Pearland - Sales Associate Full-Time
Buyer
Optician
Sales Associate
Store Manager
Junior Buyer
H&M Sales Advisor (Seasonal) - South Plains Mall
H&M Sales Advisor
Career Technical Training Substitute Instructor (816400)
Printing Sales Representative
Sales Representative
Sales Representative
Influencer Talent Coordinator
Housekeeper
Lead Designer - Menswear
$85,000-$105,000 per year
Store Associate
SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE - FULL TIME North Austin
Retail Key Holder
Warehouse Associate
Warehouse Associate
Material Handler I/II (Days B-Shift)
Production Supervisor
Production Supervisor
Warehouse Associate
Insurance Sales Representative
Warehouse Associate
Server
Warehouse Associate
Warehouse Associate
Leasing Agent
Painter
TBL Durables- Senior Business Development Manager
Buyer/Keyholder Trainee
Visual Merchandising Rep - COACH
Visual Merchandising Rep - COACH
Solar Technician
Solar Technician
Solar Technician
Solar Technician
Data Engineer
Solar Technician
Customer Success Associate
Class A CDL Driver
Laborer
Carpentry Install Apprentice/Assistant
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Shift Lead,/Key Holder Trainee North/South
Electrical Superintendent
TGGCRRE - Residential Estimator (sales)
Optician
Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist Southlake Dallas and Fort Worth TX
IS Analyst II
Community Apartment Manager
Speech Language Pathologist
Estimator
Automotive Technician
Optician/Eyewear Stylist- No Experience Required
Vending Service Technician
Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist Fort Worth TX
Small Engine Mechanic
Associate Attorney I- Estate Planning & Probate
$83,000-$93,000 per year
Retail General Manager, Legacy West
$76,500-$76,500 per year
Associate Attorney
$100,000 per year

















