BDes Career Scope: Jobs, Placements, Salary 2023, Top Recruiters/Companies

Updated on Jan 3, 2025 04:37 IST
Akansha Bisht

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BDes is a 4-year Bachelor’s course that offers great career options to the candidates who pursue the course. Creative Director, Art Director, Graphic Design Manager, User Experience Designer and Video Game Designer are some of the top job profiles in BDes. E-commerce, Insurance, Travel, Education, Retail and Gaming are some of the top industries that employ BDes graduates. There are several specialisations in BDes such as BDes in Fashion Design, BDes in Textile Design, BDes in Product Design, BDes in Industrial Design and BDes in Footwear Design. Each Specialisation offers a unique set of job opportunities and the salaries offered vary based on these specialisations. IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, Symbiosis School of Planning and Netaji Subhas University of Technology are a few BDes colleges that offer good placement opportunities to BDes students. Some of the top recruiters of BDes graduates are Raymond, Grasim Industries, The Lakshmi Mills Company and Bata.

Why Choose BDes?

There are several reasons due to which many candidates who are interested in Design field pursue BDes. Some of these reasons are mentioned below:

  • BDes is a technical degree in Design unlike other Arts and Science degrees that offer Design as a specialization.
  • It provides practical experience enabling students to become industry-ready.
  • The average salary of a designer is 5 LPA.
  • The highest salary of a Designer in India is 1 LPA.

Top BDes Careers

A BDes course serves as a gateway to many creative positions in the field of Design and related fields. Given below are some of the top BDes Job profiles along with a brief description and average annual salary :

BDes Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary

Creative Director

Oversees the whole theme of a project

18.8 LPA

Art Director

Creates and maintains the design work of various artists

9.5 LPA

Graphic Design Manager

Oversees the overall graphics designing content

9.8 LPA

User Experience Designer

Creates programs which the user can handle with ease

10.7 LPA

Video Game Designer

Improves the design elements of a Gaming application

13.7 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

Average BDes Salary Based on Specialisation-wise

BDes course is offered in various specialisations and each of these specialisations focuses on a particular aspect of design. The career opportunities of candidates may vary depending on their choice of specialisation in BDes. Given below are some of the top BDes specialisations along with average annual salary:

BDes Specialisation

Average Salary (in INR)

Fashion Design

4-6 LPA

Textile Design

4.9 LPA

Product Design

12.8 LPA

Industrial Design

6.75 LPA

Footwear Design

4.6 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

Top Recruiters for BDes Graduates

BDes graduates can work in Fashion 

Top BDes Recruiters

Allen Solly

Raymond

Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company

Grasim Industries

Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation

The Lakshmi Mills Company

Liberty

Bata

Paragon

Tirumala

Top BDes Colleges: ROI

Many candidates get good job opportunities in entry-level roles through BDes college placements. These placement sessions are usually conducted for the final-year students of the course. 

Candidates can check the table below that mentions some of the top BDes colleges along with average annual fee and average salary which which help candidates in calculating the return on investment:

BDes Colleges

Average Fees (in INR)

Average Salary (in INR)

IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology

8 L

21.6 LPA

IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology

8 L

20.5 LPA

IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology

8 L

20 LPA

Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design, Symbiosis International

16 L

20 LPA

Netaji Subhas University of Technology

3.54 L

16 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

Top Indian Cities to Get Lucrative Jobs After BDes Degree

BDes graduates can find job opportunities in various cities of India. The location of the job plays an important role in determining the salary offered to the employees working there. Mentioned below are some of the top Indian cities along with the salaries of BDes graduates in various entry-level job profiles:

Name of the City

BDes Average Salary (in INR)

Bengaluru

4.42 LPA

Chennai

4.29 LPA

Delhi

4.96 LPA

Jaipur

3.56 LPA

Kolkata

3.50 LPA

Mumbai

6.31 LPA

Pune

3.11 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

BDes Jobs in the Government and Private Sector

The candidates who have completed the BDes course can work in government as well as the private sector. 

BDes Jobs in the Government Sector

Given below are some of the top government jobs that a candidate can pursue after completing BDes, along with average annual salary:

BDes Government Jobs

BDes Government Job Average Salary (in INR)

Assistant Professor

5.4 LPA

Examiner (Quality Council of India)

5.8 LPA

Handicrafts Promotion Officer

7.8 LPA

Lecturer

4 LPA

UI/UX Designer

5.7 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

BDes Jobs in the Private Sector

Given below are some of the top private jobs that a candidate can pursue after completing BDes, along with average annual salary:

BDes Private Jobs

BDes Private Job Average Salary (in INR)

Art Director

9.5 LPA

Fashion Designer

4.3 LPA

Game Designer

13.7 LPA

Product Designer

12.8 LPA

Graphic Designer

3.4 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

BDes Course 2024: FAQs

Q. What are the career options after completing BDes in Fashion Design?

A. There are several career options that are available to candidates who have completed BDes in Fashion Design. Fashion Design is one of the most popular specialisations in BDes due to the wide range of career options in the field of Fashion Design. Given below are some of the top job profiles in Fashion Design along with their respective monthly salaries:

BDes in Fashion Design Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Fashion Designer

4.3 LPA

Fashion Stylist

4.4 LPA

Fashion Journalist

4 LPA

Fashion Merchandiser

3.6 LPA

Costume Designer

3.5 LPA

Q. What are the career options after completing BDes in Textile Design?

A. The field of Textile Design involves the process of making of cloth and fabric using threads and yarn. Given below are some of the top job profiles in Textile Design along with their respective monthly salaries:

BDes in Textile Design Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Textile Designer

5.1 LPA

Colorist

4.5 LPA

Textile CAD Operator

4 .8LPA

Quality Control Assistant

4.4 LPA

Accessory Designer

4.8 LPA

Q. What are the career options after completing BDes in Product Design?

A. Product Design involves creation and modification of products that provide solution to issues faced by users. Given below are some of the top job profiles in Product Design along with their respective monthly salaries:

BDes in Product Design Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Product Designer

12.8 LPA

Industrial Designer

8.8 LPA

Packaging Designer

3.8 LPA

Automotive Designer

5.8 LPA

UI/UX Designer

5.7 LPA

Q. What are the career options after completing BDes in Industrial Design?

A. Industrial Design involves designing products for large scale manufacturing. Given below are some of the top job profiles in Industrial Design along with their respective monthly salaries:

BDes in Industrial Design Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Industrial Designer

8.8 LPA

Industrial Design Researcher

8 LPA

Art Director

9.5 LPA

Design Strategist

7.2 LPA

Q. What are the career options after completing BDes in Footwear Design?

A. Given below are some of the top job profiles in Footwear Design along with their respective monthly salaries:

BDes in Footwear Design Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Footwear Technician

3.7 LPA

Footwear Designer

4.2 LPA

Footwear Trade Analyst

4.8 LPA

Retail Store Manager

5.4 LPA

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Popular Specializations

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Top 20 in India

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NIFD Global Vashi offers courses such as BDes and BVoc as the flagship programme. The Institute offers BDes in Fashion Design for the duration of 4 years on the basis of merit. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 from a recognised university and make it through the selection proce

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NIFD Global Vashi considers merit results to give admission for any of the courses. Candidates can fill out the form online and apply for candidature. After a successful application process, candidates will be shortlisted for the final admission. For admission to 4 year BDes in Interior Design cours

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Nishtha Gupta

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NIFD Global Vashi offers courses such as BVoc, BDes, BSc, MVoc, MDes and others for duration of 2 years to 4 years. The Institute offers these courses on full time mode with specialisations in Interior and Fashion Design. NIFD Global Vashi offers these courses with a fee structure including tuition

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Manashjyoti Kumar

Beginner-Level 4

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Yes, the BDes in Animation Designing curriuclum followed at INSD Pune includes Maya, the professional 3D animation, modelling, simulation and rendering toolset. It is introduced in the fourth semester (second year) of the course. Some Maya-related concepts included in the course curriculum are as fo

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Himanshi Pandey

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The BDes in Fashion Designing curriculum followed at INSD Pune comprises a range of theoretical and practical subjects. The following table enlists some subjects included in the course curriculum:

Theoretical SubjectsPractical Subjects
  • Pattern Making
  • History of Costumes
  • Basic Embroidery
  • Theory of Dyeing
  • Fabric Manipulation
  • Boutique Management
  • Apparel Design
  • Art Appreciation
  • Sewing Technology
  • CAD
  • GMT
  • Dyeing Project
  • Garment Project
  • Fashion Forecasting
  • Design Folio

 

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

BDes in Graphic Designing at INSD Pune is a four-year programme. The course curriculum is based on the Choice-Based Credit System scheme and follows the semester pattern. Over the course of eight semesters, students get to learn various theoretical and practical subjects. These subjects include Basi

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

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INSD Pune BDes admission is merit-based. Applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria are granted admission based on their Class 12 merit. The institute may give preference to candidates who have taken a Design-related entrance exam, such as NATA, UCEED, NID, etc. Interested candidates can

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Candidates aspiring to pursue a BDes at INSD Pune must submit the documents specified by the institute. The admission process is incomplete without the submission of the following documents:

  • Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passpo

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

The International School of Design (ISND) Pune BDes application process is conducted online. It is a simple process involving the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute.

Step 2: Click on the 'Admission Form' tab displayed on the right side of the screen.

Step 3: Select the

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

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A BDes degree from INSD Pune can lead to a range of career opportunities in the private sector jobs as well as the government sector. Some of the top government jobs that a BDes graduate can seek, along with their respective average annual salaries are presented in the table below:

BDes Government Jobs

BDes Government Job Average Salary (in INR)

Assistant Professor

5.4 LPA

Examiner (Quality Council of India)

5.8 LPA

Handicrafts Promotion Officer

7.8 LPA

Lecturer

4 LPA

UI/UX Designer

5.7 LPA

Note: The salaries

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

The career opportunities after BDes depend on the graduates' interests and specialisations. Some career opportunities that BDes graduates of INSD Pune can pursue are tabulated below:

Career Options

Average Salary

Creative Director

INR 18.8 LPA

Art Director

INR 9.5 LPA

Graphic Design Manager

INR 9.8 LPA

User Experience Designer

INR 10.7 LPA

Video Game Designer

INR 13.7 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

As per the government regulations, International School of Design Pune now accepts admissions for various courses in two cycles. Candidates aspiring get admitted to the institute can apply for admission for the June intake or the January intake. The application deadline varies across the academic ye

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, INSD Pune BDes admission is open. The institute is currently accepting online applications on its official website. Aspirants must visit the official INSD Pune website to apply for their desired BDes specialisation. Before applying, they must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria speci

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Over the course duration of four years, BDes students are required to pay a total fee of INR 6.81 lakh. It is inclusive of various components, such as tuition fees, refundable deposits, registration fees, etc. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the instit

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

INSD Pune offers a BDes in ten specialisations. To be eligible to pursue a BDes at the institute, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. For BDes in UI/UX Designing at INSD Pune, the eligibility criteria require applicants to have passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, Bachelor of Design (BDes) is available at INSD Pune. The undergraduate degree programme is offered in the full-time mode. It is a four-year course. Students can choose to specialise in one of the available ten specialisations. These specialisations are enlisted in the following table:

INSD Pune BDes Specialisations
Animation DesigningProduct Designing
Graphic DesigningFashion Communication Designing
Fashion DesigningCommunication Designing
Interior DesigningTextile Designing

Jewellery Designing

UI/UX Designing

 

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Here is the list of colleges offering Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) courses in Palakkad and Thrissur:

  1. Brainnet Centre for Design and Management

    • Location: Thrissur, Kerala
    • Offers B.Des. course. Admission based on entrance exam and interview. Contact the college for detailed information on fees and admissi

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

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Dear Rahul,

Pearl Academy in New Delhi offers a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design, a four-year undergraduate program. The total tuition fee for the entire course is approximately INR 29.94 lakh.

Regarding the cutoff information for the B.Des in Fashion Design program, specific cutoff marks

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 days ago

The total tuition fee for NIFD Global Vashi BDes course is INR 1.6 lakh. Candidates need to pay course fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat. In case a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the stipulated time, his or her admission stands canceled.

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Raushan Bhatnagar

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Answered 3 days ago

NIFD Global Vashi offers merit-based admission to BDes courses. Candidates seeking admission to BDes must fulfill the eligibility criteria i.e pass Class 12 from a recognised board and apply on the official website of the institute. If the candidates are shortlisted on merit then they have to pay th

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Pragati Shukla

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Answered a week ago

BDes fee at PDM University must be paid in semester-wise instalments. However, some fee components, like the admission fee and security deposit, must be paid at the time of admission. The total fee for BDes at PDM University is INR 2.7 LPA. It must be noted that the mentioned fee has been sourced fr

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Nishtha Dhawan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

To be eligible for BDes at PDM University, students should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Additionally, they must have a minimum aggregate of 50% in the relavent subject. The selection is based on the merit of qualifying exam. Candidates further must hold the valid pass certificate du

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Shiksha Divya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

No, candidates aspiring to pursue a BDes at PDM University are not required to take any entrance exam. The university does not conduct any entrance exams. However, prospective students must meet the minimum eligibility requirement of obtaining at least 50% marks in their Class 12 examination. Additi

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Anya Vimal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Yes, BDes is available at PDM University. It is a full-time prorgamme offered at undergraduate level. Candidates can refer to the following table for more information:

ParticularHighlights
DurationFour-years
Course-levelUG-level
Seat Breakup40
Mode of CourseFull-time
Total Tuition FeesINR 2.7 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

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Jaya Madavi

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Answered a week ago

A total of four BDes courses are offered at Sunstone: Sharda University. Students can check the list of BDes course specialisations below:

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Rashmi Kumar

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Answered a week ago

To get into Sunstone: Sharda University for a BDes course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Students must pass Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Bachelor of Design,  an undergraduate degree programme offered for specializations such as Fashion Design, Inte

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The course curriculum is divided into four parts. A list of subjects are covered in each year of the course. The topics covered in the first year of Pearl Delhi BDes in Communication Design and Technology course (UX and UI) programme are:

  • Natural & Built Environment
  • Body & It's Extension
  • Design Abili

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Aishwarya Kumari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The students study topics related to the world of design and product building in the Pearl Delhi BDes in Product Design course of four years. All the students have to go through a professional practice and final project session before the final portfolio presentation. Some of the topics/subject incl

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Mohit Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Pearl Academy, Rajouri Garden Jan 2025 admission process has commenced with the release of application forms. The last date to apply for admission is Jan 13, 2025. Additionally, the written test is scheduled to be held from Jan 17 to Jan 19, 2025. Aspirants should stay updated with important event

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Aayush Bhatnagar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Inframe College of Art, Design, and Business provides a full-time four-year undergraduate degree in BDes. The course is offered across several specialisations. Admission to the programme is subject to fulfilment of the specified eligibility criteria. Find below the list of BDes specialisations offer

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Anangsha Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 5

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