Here are some of the top companies and types of employers in India that commonly hire fashion design graduates:
The Aditya Birla Group owns and operates several well-known fashion brands, including Pantaloons, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and more.
As a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, Reliance Brands brings a range of international and domestic fashion brands to India, such as Superdry, Diesel, Steve Madden, and more.
Lifestyle is a leading fashion and lifestyle retail chain in India that often hires fashion designers for in-house brands and operations.
Future Group, known for brands like Big Bazaar and Central, provides employment opportunities in the fashion and retail sector.
Raymond Group, a well-known textile and apparel conglomerate has brands like Raymond and Park Avenue and frequently recruits fashion design professionals.
Trent, the retail arm of the Tata Group, operates brands like Westside and Zudio, offering various job opportunities in the fashion retail sector.
Arvind Limited owns and manages brands such as Flying Machine, Arrow, and U.S. Polo Assn., and provides positions for fashion designers and merchandisers.
Pantaloons Fashion & Retail, a popular fashion retailer with a variety of brands and products that offers employment in fashion design and retail management.
Wills Lifestyle, known for its premium fashion and lifestyle products, it often hires fashion professionals.
FabIndia specializes in handmade and ethnic products and frequently recruits fashion designers.
Bata is a well-known footwear company with a strong presence in India, and it may hire fashion designers for its footwear lines.
Shoppers Stop, a leading department store chain offering a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products and various job opportunities in retail and fashion.