Fashion Designer

Costume designers are fashion professionals who design wardrobes, footwear, accessories and other fashion apparels that are used in theatre, film and television. Costume designers work closely with the directors, producers, as well as the costume design team to ensure that the costumes that will be generated are precisely based on what the story, drama or script requires. Their job role consists of research, design, sewing and drawing costumes are used in stage shows, movies, theatres and productions. Employment Opportunities for Costume Designers : Most of the accessory designers prefer working as freelance but there are ample number of job opportunities for costume designers in many sectors. Some of them are listed below:
1. Fashion Houses
2. Production Houses
3. Designer Stores
4. Freenlancers
5. Studios
6. Films
7. Jewellery Houses
8. High-End Fashion Labels
Top Recruiting Companies for Costume Designers : The following are the leading companies that recruit costume designers here below:
1. Pantaloons
2. ITC Wills Lifestyle
3. Levis
4. Zara
Types of Job Roles Costume Designer : The job profiles of a costume designer are just not limited to the field of designing costumes. They design the entire costume and accessories to go along with it. Listed below are some of the popular job profiles for costume designer that you can opt for Accessory designer, Jewellery Designer, Footwear designer, Leather Accessory Designer and Means Accessories/Costume Designer.

Hi, Bhumika, Greetings!
No, its's not necessary, if you're carrying good skills for sketching, it's helpful but in case if you're not, we (faculty members) mentors and other exercises will help you develop those skills, and mostly the important part is the detailing in your sketches. A student can apply for the programme for B. Des in Fashion, interior, product design, and more, Students coming from any 10+2 or graduation discipline from a recognised university, or board with a minimum aggregate of 50%, can appear for any entrance or admission process or any design course. You can also have a look at IILM University, Gurugram. You can appear for IILM University Gurugram's Design Aptitude Test with the Interview Process for applying. They offer B. Des degree programs with various specializations like Fashion, Interior, Interaction, and Product Design of 4-years with an added advantage of Liberal Education in their curriculum with good and advanced pedagogy in teaching. The School of Design & Fashion at IILM University, Gurugram offers a choice of career by combining a major and minor degree within design fields or other mainstream courses like a combination of major in Fashion and minor in Graphic Design or major in Interaction and minor in Business. You can visit their website to apply for the programme or to enquire more.

Hi, Carmila
Greetings!
Surely! A student can apply for the programme for B. Des/M. Des in Fashion, interior, product design, and more, Students coming from any 10+2 or graduation discipline from a recognised university, or board with a minimum aggregate of 50%, can appear for any entrance or admission process or any design course. You can also have a look at IILM University, Gurugram. You can appear for IILM University Gurugram's Design Aptitude Test with the Interview Process for applying. They offer B. Des degree programs with various specializations like Fashion, Interior, Interaction, and Product Design of 4-years with an added advantage of Liberal Education in their curriculum with good and advanced pedagogy in teaching. The School of Design & Fashion at IILM University, Gurugram offers a choice of career by combining a major and minor degree within design fields or other mainstream courses like a combination of major in Fashion and minor in Graphic Design or major in Interaction and minor in Business. You can visit their website to apply for the programme or to enquire more. All the best for your bright future.

* The scope depends on your interest in the field of fashion design like Fabrics, apparel, texture, materials, combinations, accessories, etc. * After selecting one of the fields fashion design, then it depends on your work and portfolios, scores and internships grades for getting an opportunity anywhere. * Fashion Design Industry serves great to people who are creative and passionate in their respective fields. * Scope is real high in Fashion Industry as now people are more aware and concerned about their wardrobes and apparel nowadays. I know about IILM University, Gurugram, They offer Masters and Bachelors degree programs in Fashion Design with an added advantage of Liberal Education in their curriculum with good and advanced pedagogy in teaching. You can visit their website to apply for the programme or to enquire more.