Retail

There are many allied fields that can expand the scope for a visual merchandiser. Exhibition displays, birthdays, set design (theatrical sets included), theme parties, hotel lobbies, home and wedding decorations are some of these areas. Many big Garments brands like Provogue, Shoppers Stop, Ebony and Lilliput, etc., maintain in-house teams.
The other alternative is to work as an apprentice/assistant with an established visual merchandiser and learns the tricks of the game. Later, out of the experience earned, you can start your own business.
Opportunities abound especially during festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas and Valentines Day, etc., these, being seasonal business opportunities, require approaching the right kind of shop at the right time. The idea should be to start small and think big.
List of colleges:
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Asia-Pacific Institute of Management
Indian Retail School
K J Somajya Institute of Management
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development
Pearl Academy of Fashion
Mudra Institute of Communications
ITM-CDLHP Global Leadership Centre
Apeejay Institute of Business Studies

The Fashion Design department has been instrumental in bringing about a paradigm shift in design perception in India. It works closely with fashion professionals in order to evolve a unique fashion identity universally relevant and acceptable, for a global audience. With a three pronged approach, the programme is strengthened with an increased relevance to the fashion Industry in India and with a mission to create a global identity in design.
The programme prepares students to pursue careers as Designers, Freelance Design Consultants, Design Managers, Stylists, Exhibition and visual display experts, forecasting and fashion trends forum organizers, costume designers, illustrators, pattern engineers and entrepreneurs.
Degree: Bachelor of Design
Duration: 4 Years
Centers: Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kangra, Kolkata,Mumbai, New Delhi, Rae Bareli, Patna, Shillong & Bhubaneswar
Seats: 390 (30 seats each).
The four year Bachelor programme is multidisciplinary, technological in character and is designed to meet the requirements of ever emerging challenges of the apparel industry. This programme has been designed, keeping in mind the core apparel manufacturing technology, with emphasis on best practices in Apparel Manufacturing. The programme prepares professionals who can significantly contribute to the fashion technology domain of the apparel industry.
The programme equips students to pursue wide range of careers in Production, Quality Assurance, Garment Technologists, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, Sourcing, Project Analysis, Production Planning, HR, System Analysis, Software application and Merchandising(retail and export).
Degree: B.F. Tech
Duration: 4 Years
Centres: Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur,
Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi & Patna
Seats: 330 (30 seats each).