Jobs for Fashion Communication, NIFT students
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There are some ready-made jobs and there are jobs that you will have to create for yourself. You study so many things in FC that you know a little of everything when you leave. The internships and elective courses at FC do push you towards you interests but it’s still a sea. It is your job to decide what exactly you want to do exactly and where you wish to specialize.
FC really helps you towards this career.
7 Visual Merchandisers for brands like Benetton, Shopper's Stop, Madura. They do window displays, in-store display, sometimes even packaging keeping in mind the brand image, items to be promoted/ sold off first and ease+entertainment in shopping. It's about designing an environment and the customer's interaction with the brand.
8 Fashion Promotion (After post grad) - According to Instituto Marangoni:
According to Instituto Marangoni:
Brand managers produce a collection by defining its fashion contents, its price level and its target audience. Their job is to study the entire fashion panorama, define the competition, manage the development of a new collection and plan its promotion and distribution.
This is what you learn in FC -
Fashion Photography
Marketing, Retail Management
Branding and Corporate Identity
Journalism
Graphics
Visual Merchandising
Styling - Putting together the look of a model for lets say, a photo-shoot
Fashion forecasting
Studying fashion trends
Visual Merchandising
Graphics
Advertising
Computers - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Pagemaker, Dreamweaver, Flash, Corel, AutoCAD, 3DMax which means you can create graphics, develop webpages, edit videos, do animation and do desktop publishing. What I have to think of now is about personal growth possible in the few streams I have narrowed it down to. But you know what, all the fundas dont work after a while. Its good to get in only if its passion that keeps you driving. Having made all the decisions, you have to be happy selecting garments for a model to wear for the photo-shoot, isn't it?
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November 3rd, 2007 - 01:18
…and what are YOU doing?
November 5th, 2007 - 09:16
Hello,
I thought I would mention it here that all free sample papers and Mock tests are available at http://www.afdindia.com for those preparing for NIFT and NID entrance tests.
James
October 7th, 2008 - 04:11
thank you..i really was blank about what i wanted to do.. but this article has surely helped me alot!
October 7th, 2008 - 04:15
also.. i’d like to know..how much do they make(salaries) annually? and is there an opportunity to go abroad?
thank you
October 7th, 2008 - 04:38
Hi Isha,
Salaries start at 24k to 30k per month.. after that sky is the limit..really depends how far u get. The fashion industry ranges from boutiques to Bollywood, local export houses to international labels. I don’t think there is a huge possibility of being employed abroad directly after FC grad since the fashion industry is very competitive and the subject is so closely linked to national culture.
NIFT is a great ticket for post grad fashion education abroad. People have gone to London, Milan, Paris and NY to study. A few examples of courses that NIFT students are pursuing are – Luxury Marketing and Management (at Istituto Europeo Di Design, Rome), Masters in Fashion Buying (at Instituto Marangoni, Milan) and Textile Development and Marketing (at FIT, NY).
October 8th, 2008 - 05:41
okay.. if given a choice between NIFT ,NID and. other institutes such as sybiosis at pune which would be more preferable for fashion communication?
also…if you could tell me if it is really very necessary to join classes for the entrance tests? if yes.. then which ones would you suggest? or is the study material only enough?
the salaries you mentioned are monthly?
if i plan to pursue my post-grad abroad ,then is there a possibility of any sort of scholarship?
thank you. very much for answering
October 8th, 2008 - 05:45
FC would be best at NIFT (its the most fashion centric college in India AND located in fashion centres Delhi and Mumbai)
No need for classes, this blog offers tips in detail. Take a few mock tests though.
Yeah scholarships possible. I haven’t heard of scholarships offered by NIFT though. Smone got a scholarship from ferragamo n went to milan. You have to hunt ur own scholarships; look at colleges u wud be applying to for PG. NIFT does send ppl to study abroad as exchange students. That’s a great experience! You have to pay for ur travel, accommodation but not the tuition fee (in some cases).
October 8th, 2008 - 06:00
thank you so much.. also i liked the photographs in your blog!
thank you!
i had many queries as soon as they strike me i’ll let you know
December 26th, 2008 - 10:39
hii..!!
m a student of class 11th n opted pcm wid comp. sc..as my subjects..
n m really confused about mah future ..so i would like to knoe about its scope in abroad n its placements n jobs n colleges too..i mean i don’t noe nything related to dis..field..but my all frnz n teachers used to suggest me that i must go in dis field.so i ‘ll b very thankfun if u could grant me d relatd sol. of mah prob..!!thank u..
December 27th, 2008 - 00:42
anisha..i had the same subjects as you in 11th and 12th
u can chk NIFT placements blog-post by me.
how far u can go with NIFT..well..u can be a graphic designer in a big design agency or start ur own. u can be at the top of fashion magazines as editor/ stylist. u can become a photographer. or an independent designer like rajesh pratap singh, manish arora. u could be part of exports, fashion merchandising, the business of swarovski/ levi’s/ arvind mills. u need to have the creative urge to explore avenues. in the is area..the path is not set like a doctor’s from qualification to qualification.
December 27th, 2008 - 04:47
thanx Malvika di…!!!
but actully i also wanna to noe d best colleges n acc. to what criteria v get it…n also about its entrance xams…n scope n all.!!n 1nce again thanx a lot!!i ws really worried about it…but diz has sumhw helped me out……!!
December 28th, 2008 - 10:54
hi..first of all this is a great blog!! i really need some help..i want to do a course in fashion marketing or communication but a one year course..i have done my grad in hist..and am currently working with a fashion portal.pls help!
December 28th, 2008 - 23:56
Hi tanya.. there isn’t a one year fashion communication course at NIFT. there are very specific short-term courses like photography though. u could find out at other institutes.
December 29th, 2008 - 09:01
thanx Malvika di…!!!
but actully i also wanna to noe d best colleges n acc. to what criteria v get it…n also about its entrance xams…n scope n all.!!n 1nce again thanx a lot!!i ws really worried about it…but diz has sumhw helped me out……!!
January 2nd, 2009 - 01:50
Hi Malvika,
I am currently studying business and entreprenurship in the states. My dream would be to market an upscale fashion brand. With my knowledge of business, i would like to understand more about how a fashion industry works (without going into design), so i will be able to learn more about how to advertise these brands. I have researched on the Instituto of Marangoni in London, which seems very interesting. They have a Fashion Marketing course. Do you think this course would benefit me? Please let me know!
Thanks,
Vinita
January 2nd, 2009 - 01:52
hi vinita, i am not informed enough to help you there
January 2nd, 2009 - 02:03
oh btw.. fashion marketing course.. one’s at ….
IED organizes Luxury Marketing Management (English language) courses in Rome, Italy.
February 16th, 2009 - 12:52
Hey malvika,
I begin with the end in mind, and that is as an editor in a fashion magazine.
Ironically, I am a software engineer. i want to move to fashion because I realize that’s my thing. And its really confusing me now. An engg degree is no use when it comes to fashion courses (Bah). I searched everywhere. Pearl Academy Delhi,however, offers courses for people like me.
. Although I think I have good communication skills.
My queries are :
1) Do you know a place where I can do a post-grad FC course so it lands me to the doors of a fashion magazine ?
2) If I dont get a journalism course , which post graduate course can I do, so I get myself close to editing (I know that’s probably too optimistic to think of) OR get myself somewhere that can lead my way to a fashion magazine.
3) I do not mind doing any PG course in fashion and then doing the FC certification from NIFT for 4 months.
It is unfortunate that I do not have English hons degree. They want English honors
Where do u think I can start ?
It would be great if you could help. I really need to rectify my mistake.Software is not my thing.Fashion is.
Please please show me the way.
February 23rd, 2009 - 11:02
hey i just wantd to if fashion comm…is only dun in niift delhi rite????
its really difficult or wat????cz ive heard it is!!!///….n once u get into it then its reely gud????cz u get reely gud placements n ol?????
February 23rd, 2009 - 21:27
@dj: delhi and mumbai. not difficult to get it.. few seats though. yeah… good placements
February 28th, 2009 - 09:05
ahem!
nothing on the previous query??!
March 2nd, 2009 - 07:15
Hi Malvika,
I would like to ask you a question not regarding how to get into NIFT but would like to ask you about the job openng as an Assistant Professor in NIFT , I have done my MCA from NIT and working in HCL would like to change my job do you hav ny idea abt wat type of exam I have to undergo for d same. I sall b grateful if u reply….
March 9th, 2009 - 04:55
Hi. Could you tell me if you have an independent short-term photography course at NIFT. If so – could you pls give some details.
Much appreciate your response.
-Jay
March 10th, 2009 - 01:05
Hey,
I am about to get over with my final year in Electronics from DU. I was hoping to join some fashion design or photography course after that, if thats advisable after an honours course. Also what would be the eligibility requirements.
I shall be grateful if you could help me out to decide with the fact.
Thank You
Shruti
March 12th, 2009 - 13:09
hello i’m a fashion freak.. i’m 20 years of age n wanna work for fashion magazines as a writer …. can u plz guide me… i need it badly..
March 13th, 2009 - 00:38
Hi kretYa.. this is what you do.. pick up cosmo, vogue, harper’s bazaar, elle, look at the people in the editorial.. call up the magazine.. ask for those people and get an appointment and first of all do an internship. Or try to get in touch through facebook. for example.. harper’s bazaar has a facebook page. At most, drop in at the offices. Before an appointment read up on fashion – style.com, nonsense on stilletoes blog, sartorialist blog. and keep some sample writing ready.
Or let me really simplify it for you and email u a contact.
March 13th, 2009 - 09:03
I am really glad finally i have someone who can help. i have been a regular reader for magazines like elle,vogue,cosmo,marie claire,glamour etc etc… but the real problem lies that 1stly i live in a city where people believe fashion is nothin more than minimal clothing. Besides fashion has always been my first love. i’m obsessed with brands i love collecting them as well has reading about then may it be salvatore or brikin bags form hermes. PRESENTLY I’M DOING MY BBA. i have called up a few magazines they say …. the problem lies with the city i stay in. frankly speaking i dont have the right qualifications. i need you to guide me as to wat sud my next qualification be. i’m ready to work very very hard. i can travel any n everywhere.. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS THE RIGHT APPROACH? (will getting in nift help me or sud i do an advertisin n pr diploma and then go into fashion for a better placement)
eagerly waiting for ur reply.
KRETYA
March 26th, 2009 - 04:47
i wanted to know abut the all short term designcourses that are available in nift delhi 2009. what are the requirements and eligibility criteria for the same.. help!
March 26th, 2009 - 04:53
hi agen… i need help!! pls guide me cz i was a student of nift, a.d. in chennai.. i cleared d first sem. but had to leave chennai cz o my health problems. now m doing my graduation in french.. i wanted to know about all the short term design courses in nift delhi.. so that i can enroll this year without wasting any time.. and also what are the procedures and the last dates to get thru.. eagerly waiting fr your response.. thanks
March 26th, 2009 - 05:23
@ kretya: hope you are willing to shift cities? u gotta be in the city u are working in… Keep the city angle out of it in an interview.
@ ishita: look up niftindia.com
March 26th, 2009 - 06:49
yea i’m ready to shift to any city which ensures a good growth in all aspects..
March 26th, 2009 - 14:07
hey great blog! really informative.
I am a management graduate but really interested in fashion marketing/luxury brand management. is there a post grad/one year course I can complete to get into the field? I feel like I made a huge mistake by not graduating with a fashion degree. have i or is it repair-able?
March 26th, 2009 - 14:16
hi gouri.. u can totally jump into it without doing fashion design. for utter luxury look at courses at instituto Marigoni and Istituto Europeo di Design Milan and Rome
March 27th, 2009 - 07:01
Thanks for your reply – your blog seems to be very active!
I checked out those courses and they are really good but a bit too expensive taking into consideration living expenses etc.
Would you advise me to do the post graduate course in fashion management at NIFT Mumbai? Do I need to give the entrance exam for that?
Thanks once again
March 27th, 2009 - 11:12
@gouri: i cudnt adbvise u abt teh PG course as i hav doen grad at NIFT.. as for the admission procedure.. u cud look it up on nift’s official website
March 30th, 2009 - 07:07
hello.
situation test ek dum fair hota hai ya if u know some faculty in nift helps you to crack it……….
reply……
March 30th, 2009 - 07:13
c’mon prabhat.. it’s fair yaar
April 5th, 2009 - 04:12
Hi,
Do you know of anyone who will be interested in doing freelance fabric desgining.
Please contact me at baijuc@yahoo.com
Regards,
Baiju
April 6th, 2009 - 08:53
hiii,
i have just appeared for my 12 boards.My subject combination is history,political science,sociology,english and psychology.i am interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry.i would like to know about the different courses in this career options.and also i would like to know what step i should take after my 12th results to fulfil my dream.waitin for your guidance.
Regards,
barsha
April 20th, 2009 - 06:15
Hi Malvika,
Your blog has helped me immensely. =)
Can you tell me what I need to do after I give my HSC to try for NIFT?
I’ll start the 12th grade in July and I’m doing Arts.
Do I need to have done my elementary and intermediate? a portfolio?
Please tell me how to go about it.
thanks.
April 20th, 2009 - 06:27
u just need to finish school.
then if u apply for the design courses (and not tech courses) u need to get through NIFT’s written exam and the situation test.
the prep doesn’t need u to take one year off btw.
April 22nd, 2009 - 20:19
hello , im one of the shortlisted fresher candidate for MFM and i want to know what type of question they will going to ask in interview
pls help
April 30th, 2009 - 03:52
Hi malivika di
I’m a totally confussed soul studying in class 12th…..with these subjects-
Pol.Sc.,History,Psychology,Eng,Fashion Tech.
I’m confussed b/w taking fashion comm, and psychology….
till now i wanted to do psychology tilll like phd in child psychology but then i got 2 know about this course of fashion comm which offers all the fields i always had a bend towrds….so now i’m confssed really confussed
can u please help me finding an answer to solve dis confussion..
1.What is better?
2.What would get me a good amount of salary out of the 2..??
3.If I have 2 get through d entrance do i need 2 join some extra coaching for givind entances for nift,etc.?
4.Which are d collefes offering fashion comm. xcept nift and symbiosis?
June 30th, 2009 - 13:02
hii,
Plz tell me what z the starting salary after doing pg in fashion retail. from pearl academy of fashion, delhi,
n hw z the college?
eagerly waiting fr ur reply,
bye….
June 30th, 2009 - 13:03
kindly tell me how the alumni r placed?
July 8th, 2009 - 12:48
hi.
i got adm in nift kangra…i have taken fc……i am not that to gud in writing…….but too much in graphics and stuff……….could u plz tell me that can i take my graphic designing ambition wid animation………
July 9th, 2009 - 00:04
@amir: NIFT doesnt teach animation. Any short term course at APTECH etc is better than NIFT anyday. Education in Graphics at NIFT is fine but not mindblowing.
July 9th, 2009 - 11:01
Hey Malvika…
… grt work!
commendable blog I must say ..
I’ve jst been selected for FC , Mumbai this year… a course that I had always looked for… ( wud have been happier if I got it in Delhi)..
.. though I doubt.. still ) …
though I did read the entire blog.. and the articles.. but jst wanted a first hand opinion abt the future prospects in a nutshell … be it career wise or salary wise ..?
Another thing.. is it practically feasible to change your Centre later in your course… (
reply respectfully awaited…
Good day ..
July 10th, 2009 - 21:55
hi malvika
your blog is indeed the best one about nift,i have read so far.
i have taken admission in nift mumbai…fashion communication course this year.can u please guide me about the course content and about all the things which i should keep in mind while entering the campus .what are the basic necessities out there?i hope you are getting me…I wanna get mentally prepared so that i can get aclamitised to the place and my course.
July 13th, 2009 - 10:22
i m just worried about the salary…………..after FC………..thats why my parents wants me 2 do eng. instead of this?????………please reply soon