Fashion design students are capable of independently building and asserting their own identity or by associating with Export Houses, Design Studios and Retail and Fashion Houses. They can also fit into the role of a Fashion Coordinator, Brand Manager, Fashion Merchandiser, Product Development Manager, Fashion Buyer, Quality Control Manager, Design Consultant, Stylist, Fashion Photographer, Fashion Illustrator, Creative Director, Fashion Editor/Journalist, Design Critic, Costume Designer, Trend & Forecast Analyst, Principal Design Strategist with NGO's (engaging in design intervention and sustenance of traditional skills) and Academician. A Fashion Designer is a versatile & creative professional who can eventually diversify into other design professions based on a specific interest or specialization.
Industry Overview
The Indian Textile and Clothing (T & C) industry is currently one of the largest and most important industries in the Indian economy in terms of output and foreign exchange earnings, while being second largest in employment generation in the country.
The industry proudly supports 35 million jobs, with an estimated export value of around US$ 35 billion and domestic consumption of close to US$ 60 billion. India is today recognized as one of the best sourcing destinations for garments, textiles, accessories and finish: it provides a perfect blend of fashion, designs, quality, patterns, textures, colors and finish. According to the National Skill Development Corporation ,the availability of designing and merchandising skills would be crucial for increasing share in export markets and tapping the potential in new markets.
Infrastructure
Apple mac lab, Computer Lab, Dedicated Leaseline Wireless Network Connections, Library, LCD’s spacious Design Studios, Sewing Lab with specialist industrial machinery for Apparel Manufacturing & Finishing, and the Pattern Drafting Lab consisting of Drafting Tables, Dress Forms etc.
Internships and Placements
Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Mumbai
Anita Dongre, AND Designs India Ltd., Mumbai
Arvind Limited, Denim Lab, Ahmedabad
Cheersagar Exports, Jaipur
Dalmia Group, Surat
EKAA by Tarang and Priyanka, New Delhi
ELA by Joyjit - Creative Group New Delhi
Hoffman Jeans, Kolkata
Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd.
Lodha Impex, Jaipur
Mahima Madaan, Jaipur
Maison De Dauphine, New Delhi
NexGen Clothing Company, Mumbai
Pratap Sons, Jaipur
R&B International, Kolkata
Reliance Retail, Bangalore
Robe - The Lavish Attire, Jaipur
Shivangi Inc.Export, Jaipur
Shuchi VC, Jaipur
Shopper's Stop, Jaipur
Surreal - Pall Mall
Design Lab, New Delhi
Untitled Dreams by Rajat & Lavdeep, New Delhi
Vasansi, Jaipur
Weaver's Studio, Kolkata
Zari, Jaipur
Portfolio
Traditional 'hands-on' drawings, Visuals and Renderings with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Trend and Forecast Visuals and Illustrations, Directional Fashion Elements, Details and Accessories, Surface Design Swatches, Industry Standard Specification Sheets, Styled Fashion Images and Final Presentation Plates.
Creativity is more than being different. Anybody can make something attractive, but what’s difficult is to make something very simple and yet very different. That’s where real creativity lies
- Preeti Sharma, B.Sc. Fashion Technology [2009-12],
Most Creative Collection Award Winner,
GABA- ARCH Graduate Fashion Show
Creativity is more than being different. Anybody can make something attractive, but what’s difficult is to make something very simple and yet very different. That’s where real creativity lies 
