Fashion Designer And Their Salary In India

Well known companies and their salaries

• Myntra  - Rs  7.4 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Zara - Rs 3 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Accenture - Rs 5 Lakh  per year (Avg.)

• Amazon - Rs 7.6 Lakh  per year (Avg.)

• Raymond - Rs 5.1 Lakh  per year (Avg.)

• Allen Solly - Rs 3 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Square 1 consultancy fashion designer - Rs 2.6 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• The Arvind Store - Rs 4.2 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Lifestyle - Rs 9.3 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Pantaloons - Rs 2.4 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Spykar - Rs 6.1 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Adidas - Rs 16 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• AND - Rs 5.1 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Bata - Rs 6.3 Lakh  per year (Avg.)

• Ritu Kumar Brand - Rs 2.7 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Status Quo - Rs 10 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Net Avenue Technologies - Rs 1.7 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• S.P Holding - Rs 2.7 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• Madura Fashion - Rs 11 Lakh  per year (Avg.)

• Kohinoor - Rs 2 Lakh per year (Avg.)

• The Urban factory Pvt Ltd fashion designer - Rs 3.6 Lakh per year (Avg.)

Let us see some of the tasks done by fashion designers:

• They have to be in line with the latest fashion trend.
  
  
• They often do research about fashion trends and what their customers like.
  
  
• They need to keep working upon different ideas and their implementation.
  
  
• From basic tools such as a pair of scissors, a measuring tape, tailor’s chalk, Needles and Threads to online designing software tools like CAD and Adobe Illustrator, a fashion designer has to be computer savvy too.
  
  
• They also work with a team of experts that work together to decide upon a design prototype, for example, they need to collaborate with technical designers.
  
  
• They take part in selecting styles, fabric, colours, patterns and trims and assist in the proper selection of shoes and accessories.
  
  
• Giving presentations about their product, giving samples, colour boards to buyers and company heads.

As per payscale, the average base salary of a fashion designer in India goes up to Rs 368,686 per year.

Whereas the minimum base salary after including bonuses and commissions can add up to Rs 178k.
 
As per Glassdoor, the estimated average salary for fashion designers is Rs 25,347 per month. The total pay goes up to Rs 45,642 per month.
 
As per jobted, the average pay scale for junior/fresher designers is Rs 28,910 per month while senior fashion designers earn average pay up to Rs 51,260 per month.

Skills required

Owing to increased competition in this industry, there are certain skills required to cut through the competition and increase your chances of getting hired.

• Communication skill
  The fashion designer has to work in a team about layouts, designs, & fabrics - thus should have good command over their communication manner along with good listening ability.
  
  
• Artistic skill
  They have to make sketches of their ideas to present to seniors and fellow teammates. One can’t be taught artistic skills.
  
  
• Creative skill
  He/She needs to be creative and come up with different ideas as per the requirement.
  
  
• Decision-making skill
  He/ She must study various facts and make decisions to come up with his/her ideas and implement them.
  
  
• Computer skill
  Ability to use computer software for designing such as Adobe Illustrator, CAD designs, etc.
  
  
• Understanding of fabrics and Drawing skills
  Ability to select the right fabric as per the requirement, also sketching and drawing to implement ideas on paper.

Career path

• Earning a bachelor degree - a bachelor's degree in fashion design or fashion merchandising to learn basic skills about fabrics, textiles, Computer-aided design, etc.
  
  
• Internships - you can earn internship experience through various fashion designer courses available in India.
  
  
• Advance certificate programs - you can go for advanced design technology programs like Master of Science in Fashion Designing.
   
  
• Working on skillset - learning additional skills to keep updated with current fashion trends.

Some of the top-notch colleges in India for fashion designing are:

• IIAD New Delhi
  
  
• NIFT Navi Mumbai
  
  
• Pearl Academy New Delhi
  
  
• NIFT Delhi, Arch Academy of Design Jaipur
  
  
• Vogue Institute of Art and Design Bangalore
  
  
• NIFT Bengaluru
  
  
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology Navi Mumbai
  
  
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology
  
  
• LISAA School of Design, Delhi
  
  
• NIFT Hyderabad

Approved degree/courses required to become Fashion Designer in India

There are undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma level courses available for fashion designers in India.

• Bachelor in Fashion Design

• Bachelor of Fashion Technology

• Bachelor of Arts

• Diploma in Fashion Design

• Master in Fashion Management

• Master in Fashion Design

• Master in Fashion Technology

• Diploma in Fashion Accessories

• Bachelor in Leather Design

• Master in Communication Design

• Diploma in Fashion Illustration

• Masters in Fashion Design and Business Management

Conclusion

As the fashion industry is growing, the demand for designers has also increased. With this the cut throat competition in this industry has also increased. 

If you are a student looking to pursue fashion designing in future, there are innumerable choices of courses and career opportunities available in front of them in India.

You can either find employment in the fashion industry or start your business to sell your designs and products. No doubt the future of fashion designing is promising and fruitful.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much does a fashion designer earn in india ?

   According to Jobted, the average salary for fashion designers in India per month is Rs 43,810 whereas it is Rs 3,90,000 per annum. There are plenty of job opportunities in this industry with many prominent companies like Urban Factory that offer good salary pay.

2. Is fashion Designing a good career in India?

   Yes, fashion designing has a lucrative career for students in India, especially for girls. There are many prominent companies in India that are looking for creative minds. Apart from this, there are degrees and courses available for the same. You can even sell your designs on your own through a fashion designing business startup.

3. What is the minimum fashion designer salary in India?

   The average salary for fashion designers in India is Rs 43,810 per month and the starting salary or minimum salary in this field is found to be Rs 8,775 per month.

4. What are the fashion designing courses after 12?

   After 12th, students can enroll in short-term and diploma courses from prestigious institutions like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, and Pearl Academy.