Barbie's careers
Since Barbie's introduction as a teenage fashion model in 1959, the doll has been portrayed with many careers.[1] Dolls are sold with sets of clothes and accessories that fit the career being portrayed. For example, the Lifeguard Barbie playset includes a Barbie, an outfit with shoes, a lifeguard chair, a dolphin, and a life preserver, while the Italian Teacher Barbie includes a Barbie, an outfit with shoes, flashcards, an Italian quiz, an easel, a notebook, a key chain, and a hairbrush. Each career is created to give children the option of exploring new careers and help them learn new things.[2]
According to Mattel, Barbie has had over 200 careers, recently including more STEM fields.[3][4]
Education
- Aerobics instructor (1984,[5] 2009)
- Art teacher (2002)
- Dance teacher
- Elementary school teacher (1985, 1992, 1995, 1996, 2006, 2010)
- Football (soccer) coach and player (2011)[6]
- Gymnastics coach
- Sign language teacher (1999)
- Spanish language teacher (2001)
- Special education teacher
- Student teacher (1965)[7]
- Swim teacher (2005, I can be... Swim Teacher 2008)
- Yoga teacher
- Music teacher (2014, 2019)
- Tennis coach (2017)
- Volleyball coach (2017) (available only in China)
- Art and design and visual designer and visionary lecturer
Medicine
- Dentist (1997[8])
- Eye doctor
- Doctor (1988, pediatrician 1994, I can be... Baby Doctor 2008)
- Nurse (1961)
- Surgeon (1973[9]: 20 )
- Veterinarian (1985,[5] Pet Doctor 1996,[9]: 41 I can be... Zoo Doctor 2008, I can be... Pet Vet 2009)
- Paramedic
Military
- Army medic (1993[8])
- Paratrooper (2000)
- United States Army officer (1989,[10] Desert Storm 1992)
- United States Air Force pilot (1991[9]: 32 )
- United States Air Force Thunderbirds pilot (1993)
- United States Marine Corps sergeant (1991[8])
- United States Navy petty officer QM1 (1991[8])
Political
- Chancellor of Germany (I can be... Chancellor 2013), (available only in Germany)
- United States president (2000)
- Presidential candidate (Barbie for President 1992,[8] 2004,[11] 2008 ,2012, and 2016)
- UNICEF Ambassador (1989)[12]
- Vice presidential candidate (2016)
Public service
- Firefighter (1995[8])
- Lifeguard (Baywatch 1994)
- Police officer (1993[8])
- Canadian Mountie (2005) (available only in Canada)
- Mail carrier
- Judge (2019)
- Park ranger
Science and engineering
- Architect (2010[13])
- Astronaut (1965,[7] 1985[14])
- Astrophysicist
- Computer engineer (Computer Engineer Barbie, 2010), (accompanying book pulled by Mattel in 2014[15])
- Entomologist[16][17]
- Geologist
- Game developer (2016)
- Robotics engineer[18][19]
- Rocket engineer
- Paleontologist (1997)
- Polar marine biologist
- SeaWorld trainer (I can be... SeaWorld Trainer 2009)
- STEM Kit Barbie[4] (2016)
Transportation
- Pilot (1990, Airline Pilot 1999[8])
- Flight attendant (1961,[9]: 5 American Airlines 1973–75, Flight Time 1989)
Charlotte’s Driving Instructor (2022)
- NASCAR driver (1998,[9]: 45 I can be... Race Car Driver 2009)
- Stewardess (American Airlines 1961–64, Pan Am 1966)
- Tour guide (Toy Story 2 Tour Guide Special Edition 1999)
Arts
- Artist
- Ballerina (1961, 2006[11])
- Chef (1996, I can be... Bakery Chef 2008)
- Designer (2008)
- Fashion model (1959–present)
- Film director (2015)
- Fashion designer (1960[9]: 2 )
- Guest editor of an international fashion magazine
- Hairdresser (2008)
- Make-up artist (Barbie loves MAC 2007)
- Movie actress (Barbie A Fashion Fairytale, 2010 and Barbie A Fairy Secret, 2011)
- Movie star (1977, 1985, 1997, 2001, 2011)
- Olympic athlete (1975[20])
- Pet stylist (I can be... Pet Stylist 2008)
- Photojournalist
- Photographer
- Producer (2005[9]: 48 )
- Rapper (1992[21])
- Rock star (1986,[5] 1998[8])
- Singer (Solo in the Spotlight 1961,[9]: 4 Barbie and the Rockers 1986, I can be... Rock Star, 2009)
- TV chef (I can be... TV chef, 2008)
- Wedding stylist (I can be... Wedding Stylist, 2009)
- Musician (2017)
Business
- Business executive (1960, 1963 Career Girl, 1978, Day to Night 1985, 1992,[8] 1999)
- Owner of Willow's Cafe (Barbie Princess Charm School 2011)
- Secretary (2007)
- See's Candies cashier (2002)
- Waitress (Barbie Princess Charm School, 2011)
- Resort greeter (Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, 2016)
- News reporter
- Chicken farmer
- Banker
- Cashier
- Hair stylist (2012)
- McDonald's cashier (1983)
- News anchor (I can be... News Anchor 2010)
- Soda fountain waitress (Coca Cola Series 1998)
- Babysitter (Barbie Babysits 1963)
- Pet groomer (2019)
- Coffee shop worker
- Noodle bar worker
Sports
- Basketball player (2019)
- Dancer (2018)
- Football player (2012, 2017)
- Olympic climber (2020)
- Olympic karate (2020)
- Olympic softball player (2020)
- Olympic skateboarder (2020)
- Rhythmic gymnast (2017)
- Baseball player (2018)
- Gymnast (2012, 2015)
- Tennis player (2012, 2017, 2020)
- Skier (2017)
- Snowboarder (2012)
- Figure skater
- Rock climber (2017)
- Skateboarder (2017)
- Martial artist (2017)
- Ballroom dancer (2012)
- Scuba diver (1994[9]: 37 )
- Olympic skier (1975[9]: 21 )
- Major League Baseball player (1998[9]: 44 )
- Women's National Basketball Association player (1998)
- Cheerleader (1973, Pom Pom Divas 2006, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Barbie 2008)
- Golfer (2018)
- Boxer
- Race car driver
Other roles
- American beauty pageant girl (1973, 1974 Miss America, 1978, 1991)
- Cat burglar (Barbie by Christian Louboutin)[22]
- Ocean treasure explorer (2013)
- Cowgirl (1981)
- DC Comics superheroines and villainesses, (including Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Black Canary, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Lois Lane, and Carol Ferris)
- Marvel Comics superheroines
- Princess (1990s-present)
- Streamer (2017)
- Animal rescuer
- Mermaid (Hadiyah CP)
- Bee keeper[23]
- Fashionista (2004—present)
- Arctic rescue
- Wildlife conservationist
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