Fashion Technology As A Career

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Fashion Technology

Summary

The field of fashion technology involves everything from designing till the manufacturing of the garments. One should be well- versed in handling different types of materials and fabrics as they differ in their delicacy and other intricacies. Fashion Technologists work on the development of garment or fibers, improve production efficiency and ensure quality of the end product. As a fashion technologist one needs to consistently coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders and vendors. One also needs to regularly advise colleagues on the marketing side of the business about the technical aspects of the garments and fibers produced.

Career Opportunities in Fashion Technology

Branded fashion houses
Fashion technologists accumulate their design and technical aptitude to consult on problems faced by branded fashion houses. They constantly evaluate and tend to innovate processes and mechanisms in the design and manufacture of products.
Event management companies
Fashion technologists work in event management companies to assess the specific demand of people engrossed in the vents industry. They consult on various issues that plague the industry, such as changing clothes during performances etc.
Fashion magazines
Fashion technologists find place in fashion magazines as writers and journalists, editors and photographers. Their attention to detail and technical acumen in fashion comes in handy for analysis.
Television and Film Industry
Fashion technologists work in film and television industry to understand trends and innovate processes of garment design and production in the industry. Some also specialize in custom and luxury designs, suitable for actors and actresses.
Boutiques
Fashion technologists work in boutiques to evaluate and innovate processes of designing and innovation in design and production.
Retail Chains
Fashion technologists work in the retail sector, to analyses trends and do market research to understand the taste, preferences and needs of the customers for their design requirements
Teaching in an institute that offers courses in fashion technology
Experienced fashion technologists may join as faculty members in institutes that offer courses in this field, so that they can share their expertise and knowledge with the budding fashion technologists, in order to train them better.

How to Become a Fashion Technologist

	Stream	Graduation	After Graduation	After Post Graduation
Path 1	Pass Class XII in Science Stream	Pursue B.FTech. for 4 years	Pursue M.Tech. in fashion technology. for 2 years	-
Path 2	Pass Class XII in Science Stream	Pursue B.sc in Fashion technology	Pursue Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology	-
Path 3	Pass Class XII in Science Stream	Pursue B.FTech. for 4 years	Pursue Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology	-

Important Facts

Practical, industrial experience is a must. This can be achieved via internships or upon getting a job.

Leading Institutes

Top Fashion Technology Institutes in India

College	Location	Website
NIFT, Chennai	Chennai	www.nift.ac.in/chennai
NIFT, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	www.nift.ac.in/hyderabad
NIFT, Delhi	Delhi	www.nift.ac.in/delhi
NIFT, Mumbai	Mumbai	www.nift.ac.in/mumbai/#gsc.tab=0
Angel College of Engineering and Technology	Tamil Nadu	www.angelcollege.edu.in/departments/ft
PGS College of technology	Tamil Nadu	www.psgtech.edu/course.php
Amity School of Fashion Technology	Noida	www.amity.edu/asft/amityprogram.asp

Top Fashion Technology Institutes in the World

Institution	Location	Website
RMIT University	Australia	www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/art-design-and-architecture/fashion-and-textiles
London College of Fashion	United Kingdom	www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/courses/postgraduate/ma-pattern-and-garment-technology
West London College	United Kingdom	www.westlondoncollege.com/our-courses
Heriot Watt University	United Kingdom	www.hw.ac.uk/study/uk/undergraduate/fashion-technology.htm
International Fashion Academy	Paris	www.ifaparis.com/courses

Fashion Technology Entrance Exams

Postgraduate

Institution	Tentative Date	Important Elements	Website
NIFT Entrance	January-march	General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test	www.nift.ac.in/admissions.htm

Work Description

Collecting and examining samples of different fabrics or clothes and other materials
Identifying the latest trends, development and innovations in fabrics and clothing
Examining clothes to ensure the quality and standard through various tests
Meeting and consulting clients, designers and dealers to adapt designs to suit production methods
Manufacturing clothes as per the requirement or desire of the clients or dealers
Staying abreast of the latest technologies and trends in the fashion world
Developing innovative styles and trends
Discussing and sharing technological understanding of fabrics and material with other technologists

Pros & Cons of a Career in Fashion Technology

Pros

As a fashion technologist, you will learn about the science behind the material as well as the machines used in the fashion industry.
It is an upcoming field with less competition.
You are not expected to work on odd hours.

Cons

This field is more technical in nature with less application of creative ideas.
You might need to put in extra work hours in the initial stages

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