Executive Image Consultant

Also called: Image Coach, Personal Branding Consultant

Coaches executives, politicians and professionals on clothing, presence, body language and how they come across.

A day in the life

She shops with a new CEO for a wardrobe that fits his role, then coaches him on posture and eye contact before his first company-wide speech.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$85k
High
$200k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Often a degree in fashion, communications or business plus image-consulting certification (AICI).

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Fashion Merchandising, Communications.

Outlook

Growing about average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI tools now give style and speaking feedback cheaply; top clients still pay for a trusted human adviser.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech and Debate, Fashion/Apparel CTE, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.

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