Does textile designing have better job security than fashion designing?
The market of both textile desinging course in India and fashion designing are growing in India. Both are different fields. I would suggest the aspirant to go in a particular field depending on his/her interest. Fashions designing is a more creative field as compared to textile desining. Job opportunities created in India for textile industry is more as compared to fashion designing. But glamour and money of fashion designing is incomparable. The scope and opportunities are incresing for fashion desinging as well.
” The BLS projects that Textile Designers working in the fashion industry will enjoy an increased demand of five percent between 2006 and 2016. Despite projected growth, there are typically more qualified candidates than available jobs; therefore, it is important for prospective Textile Designers to have mastered artistic techniques and skills before applying. ” “Fashion Designing–Job competition is expected be keen as many applicants are attracted to the creativity and glamour associated with the occupation. The best job opportunities will be in design firms that design mass-market clothing sold in department stores and retail chain stores, such as apparel wholesale firms. Few employment opportunities are expected in design firms that cater to high-end department stores and specialty boutiques as demand for expensive, high-fashion design declines relative to other luxury goods and services” They’re closely related, dependent on each other, equally competitive. Textile design is a lit
