Barbie's careers


Since Barbie's introduction as a teenage fashion model in 1959, the doll has been portrayed with many careers. 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 Spanish Teacher Barbie includes a Barbie, an outfit with shoes, flashcards, a Spanish quiz, an easel, a notebook, a key chain, and a hairbrush.
According to Mattel, Barbie has had over 1000 careers, recently including more STEM fields.

By category

Arts, media, and entertainment

Business

Education

Medicine

  • Animal rescuer
  • * Arctic animal rescuer
  • * Marine wildlife rescuer
  • * Panda rescuer
  • Art therapist
  • Candy striper
  • Dentist
  • Doctor
  • Eye doctor
  • Nurse
  • Paramedic
  • Pediatrician
  • Surgeon
  • Veterinarian
  • * Horse veterinarian
  • * Livestock veterinarian
  • * Panda veterinarian
  • * Zoo veterinarian

Military

Political

Public service

Science and engineering

Sports and athletics

Transportation

Other roles