B.F.Tech. is a course which helps understand the technical aspect of fashion industry while also maintaining a stronghold on the fundamental aspects of fashion. This makes it easier for B.F.Tech. graduates to find employment in various roles in the fashion industry. This course prepares a student not just for technical roles but also for managerial and administrative roles. Some of popular employment sectors for fashion technology graduates are:
- Fashion House
- E-Commerce Fashion Website
- Fashion Magazines
- Self-Employed/Entrepreneur/Startup/Fashion Blog
Some of the top recruiters for Fashion Industry are:
- Shahi Exports
- Arvind Mills
- Vardhman Textiles
- Raymond
- Bombay Rayon Fashion
While it is evident that a candidate with a Bachelor of Fashion technology degree will join fashion industry, the roles could be varied. Some of the job designations are explained below:
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Job Profile |
Description |
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Assistant Manager (Fashion House) |
Fashion Houses employ B.F.Tech. graduates in administrative positions to look after the processing and maintenance of the company’s products. In addition they are also in charge of marketing related activities. |
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Textile Designer |
A Textile Designer is required to study current market trends and develop concepts accordingly. They also prepare sketches and sample material for clients. |
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Apparel Designer |
Apparel Designer conceptualize and create items of clothing. They keep a track of current trends and also invent future trends and create designs, fabrics and patterns. |
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Retail Merchandiser |
A Retail Merchandiser is responsible for retailing of fashion products to the right avenues. |
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Production Manager |
A Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling of manufacturing processes. They are also responsible for maintenance of quality standards in manufacturing. |
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Fashion Writer |
A Fashion Writer remains updated about fashion trends and writes informative, creative and interesting articles addressing the fashion industry. The job of a Fashion Writer also involves including marketing strategies in their writing assignments. |
B.F.Tech.: Salary Trends
The Fashion Industry has witnessed an upsurge in the recent years, though it still is a marginal percentage of international fashion industry net worth. With the advent of numerous international fashion houses in India, as well as, numerous e-commerce fashion websites in India, the future for a fashion technology graduate is promising.
A B.F.Tech. is well-versed not just in the designing aspects but also technical knowledge related to fashion industry and hence they can expect an increase in opportunity in the technical aspects of fashion and textile industry. The interest in Indian Textiles and Indian apparels has increased considerably since the Government’s launch of Make in India initiative. Thus, forecasting an increase in employment opportunities in the technical domains as well.
The current salary trends in the fashion industry is given below:
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