After completing a B.Sc. Fashion & Apparel Design degree course at GCU, you’ll have a wide range of exciting career paths to explore in the fashion and apparel industry. Here are some of the most trending career paths that open up for graduates:

Fashion Designer: Fashion designers create original clothing and accessory designs. They are involved in the entire design process, from concept development to final production. Recruiting companies: Anita Dongre, Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani.

Fashion Merchandiser: Fashion merchandisers analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to make informed decisions about product assortment, pricing, and promotion. They play a key role in driving sales and profitability. Recruiting companies: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, Reliance Brands, Lifestyle, Pantaloons, Shoppers Stop.

Fashion Illustrator: Fashion illustrators create visual representations of fashion designs. They work closely with fashion designers, using their artistic skills to bring design concepts to life through drawings and digital renderings. Recruiting Companies: Myntra, Jabong, Flipkart, Lifestyle, Pantaloons.

Fashion Stylist: Fashion stylists work with individuals, brands, or publications to create visually appealing and on-trend outfits. They select clothing, accessories, and props, and coordinate looks for fashion shoots, runway shows, celebrities, and personal clients. Recruiting Companies: Vogue India, Harper’s Bazaar India, Elle India, Amazon Fashion, Wills Lifestyle.

Textile Designer: Textile designers create patterns and designs for fabrics used in clothing, home furnishings, and other textile products. They combine artistic skills with knowledge of textile materials and techniques to create innovative and appealing designs. Recruiting Companies: Welspun India Ltd., Bombay Dyeing, Raymond Home, D’Décor, S Kumars Nationwide Ltd.

Costume Designer: Costume designers are responsible for creating costumes for theater productions, films, television shows, and other performances. They collaborate with directors, producers, and actors to bring characters to life through their costume choices. Recruiting Companies: Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Balaji Telefilms, Zee Studios, Disney India.

Fashion Entrepreneur: With the entrepreneurial skills gained during your degree, you can start your own fashion-related business. This could include launching your own clothing line, establishing a boutique or online store, or offering fashion consulting services. Recruiting Companies: N/A (Entrepreneurship path).

Fashion Event Manager: Fashion event managers organize and coordinate fashion shows, exhibitions, and other fashion events. They handle logistics, budgeting, venue selection, and ensure that the event runs smoothly. Recruiting Companies: IMG Reliance, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), LFW (Lakme Fashion Week), Amazon India Fashion Week.

Fashion Blogger/Influencer: With the rise of social media, fashion bloggers and influencers play a significant role in the industry. You can create your own fashion blog or social media presence, sharing your fashion expertise, showcasing personal style, and collaborating with brands. Recruiting Companies: N/A (Self-employed as a fashion blogger/influencer).