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Leather Design

Summary

Leather Designing is one of the most rapidly growing fields within the umbrella field of Fashion Designing in India. Leather goods manufactured in India, such as bags, shoes and belts are in high demand in India as well as in the international market. These are, hence, extensively exported. Designing products using leather is a challenging task, and hence an individual aiming to make this their career must take care of their health and also be high on stamina, as their job requires a lot of physical work.

Career Opportunities in Leather Design

  • Apparel Manufacturers
    Leather designers work in apparel manufacturing industry to amalgamate accessories like leather belts, shoes and bags that best suit the garment and complete the look.
  • Apparel Wholesalers
    Leather designers tie up with wholesalers to mass produce/ mass retail their products. They design a variety of accessories that pair up with garments to complete the look.
  • Television and Film Industry
    Celebrated leather designers work in the film and television industry to design and create custom pieces for actors and actresses playing various roles. They study the plot of the film and understand the characters.
  • Leather accessory designing
    Accessory designers specializing in leather accessories make use of leather to design and then create designs that complement garments. This is a relatively new take in accessory designing and often encompass belts and bands.
  • Chemical Industry
    Leather designers work in the chemical industry in research and development to understand and innovate leather products.
  • Engineering Industry
    Leather designers work in engineering sector to design components that find use in engineering and manufacturing context.
  • Freelance leather designing
    Freelancers in leather designing either create their own brand of accessories or take up projects independently with other designers to design and create pieces that complement the apparel to be worn with it.

How to Become a Leather Designer

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
Pass Class XII in Science Stream Pursue B.Sc. Fashion Designing/ B. Des. Leather Design/ B. Tech in Leather Technology for 3- 4 yearsPursue M. Des. (Master of Design)/ M. Tech in Leather Technology for 2 years-
Path 2
Pass Class XII in Science Stream Pursue Diploma in Leather Designing/ Diploma in Leather Goods and Accessories Design for 1 yearPursue PG Diploma in Leather Goods & Accessories Design-
Path 3
Pass Class XII in Science Stream Pursue B.Sc. Fashion Designing/ B. Des. Leather Design/ B. Tech in Leather Technology for 3- 4 yearsStudy Abroad and Pursue Footwear Pattern Making and Prototyping Course/ Footwear Collection Design and Development Course/ Masters in Fashion Design/ PG Diploma in footwear science for 1- 2 years-

Important Facts

  • Opting for Chemistry in class 12 is favourable.
  • Practical and industrial experience is a must. This can be achieved via internships or upon getting a job.

Leading Institutes

Top Leather Design Institutes in India
College Location Website
NIFT, Chennai Chennai www.nift.ac.in/chennai
NIFT, Delhi Delhi www.nift.ac.in/delhi
NIFT, Mumbai Mumbai www.nift.ac.in/mumbai/#gsc.tab=0
FDDI, Noida (Headquarters) Noida (Headquarters) www.fddiindia.com
FDDI, Mumbai Mumbai www.fddiindia.com
FDDI, Chennai Chennai www.fddiindia.com
FDDI, Kolkata Kolkata www.fddiindia.com
Indira Gandhi National Open University, School of Engineering & Technology New Delhi www.ignou.ac.in
Central Footwear Training Institute Uttar Pradesh www.cftiagra.org.in
Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology Karnataka www.kiltbangalore.ac.in
Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology Kolkata www.gcelt.gov.in
Top Leather Design Institutes in the World
Institution Location Website
Central Saint Martins London www.arts.ac.uk/csm
Parsons, The New school for Design New York www.newschool.edu/parsons
Fashion school Of luxury and Design Paris www.ifaparis.com
Bunka fashion college Tokyo www.bunka-fc.ac.jp/en
Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts Belgium www.antwerp-fashion.be
Fashion Institute of technology New York www.fitnyc.edu
Esmod France www.esmod.com/en

Leather Design Entrance Exams

Undergraduate
College Tentative Date Important Elements Website
NIFT Entrance January-march General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test www.nift.ac.in/admissions.html
FDDI - AIST July Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness www.fddiindia.com/admission-new/admission.html

Work Description

  • Designing leather products or cloth either on paper or computer
  • Manufacturing of the final product as designed through various steps like cutting, colouring, stitching, polishing, etc
  • Collecting and examining leather samples
  • Managing and coordinating with the production of designs/ products
  • Staying abreast of the latest trends or fashion, product and techniques
  • Meeting and consulting clients and dealers to discuss orders
  • Working within the budget defined by client/ organization
  • Supervise workers and staff in the team

Pros & Cons of a Career in Leather Design

Pros
  • Being a designer is a creative process. You will get immense satisfaction once your product is complete and used by others.
  • The field will give you opportunities to meet different people.
  • You can take help of the designing software and reduce your work load.
Cons
  • If you are new in the market, they have to set their cost at a lower level.
  • You may be required to work for longer hours to meet the deadlines.
  • You are required to read the requirement of the market and individuals and design accordingly.
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