Jill Fuerstenberg

  Degree: Bachelor of Science
  Major: Costume Design
  Graduation: 1997

  Additional Degrees:
  I went to MCTC and received a certificate in Electronic
  Publishing

  Years in the field: 9
  Previous job titles and organizations:
  Marker Maker at KELLE COMPANY  
  Freelance Designer at COOLIBAR  
  Designer at HARTBALL LONDON LTD  
  Visual Merchandising Assistant Contractor at
  MUSICLAND GROUP  
Assistant Sportswear Designer at PREMIUMWEAR INC  
Patternmaker at MONTEREY 
Costume Designer at CHILDREN'S THEATER OF MADISON

Current Job Title: Production Artist
Organization: Wilsons Leather

How did you find this job?
I found this job through an internet job posting website.

Please describe your job:
I develop all visual merchandising communications, photography, design layout and publishing for Outlet division.  I produce technical drawings and visual displays to maintain consistency of presentation across chain, enhancing customer offer.  I then ensure a timely production and delivery of Visual Merchandising Updates in order to achieve a consistent visual presentation across all channels.

What from your undergraduate educational experience was most helpful in preparing you for this career?
I took an intro to computer graphics class my senior year. It really helped me become familiar with using the drawing tools that are required in the real world.

What is the biggest misconception about this occupation or field?  
The degree of difficulty of finding employment really surprised me.