The top recruiting companies who hire fashion designers are Van Heusen, Louis Phillip, Spykar jeans, Lacoste, Gap, Espree, Nike, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Levis, Reebok, Nigel Cabourn, Cacharel, Calibre (Menswear), Calvin Klein, Camilla and Marc, Caraceni, Pierre Cardin etc. So you need to know the job prospects before you apply for the 1 year diploma course at NIFT.

The most effective job areas are-: Colleges & Universities, Boutiques, Garment Store Chains, Several Export Houses, Fashion Show Organizers, Jewellery Houses, Textile Mills, Media Houses, Leather Companies etc.