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Design careers in Bangalore: where to start
Bengaluru has one of India’s widest mixes of design work: architecture and interior studios, product companies, start-ups, fashion and textile businesses, and large technology firms with design teams. This guide maps the options for a fresh graduate.
Who hires designers here
- Architecture and interior studios, from small practices to large firms
- Design and build companies that deliver homes and offices
- Technology companies and start-ups hiring UX, UI and product designers
- Consumer brands for packaging, product and communication design
- Fashion, textile and retail businesses
- Education and e-learning companies hiring learning and visual designers
Roles for fresh graduates
Common first roles include junior architect or designer, design assistant, visualiser, drafting or detailing assistant, UX or UI designer, production assistant and design coordinator. Pay varies widely with the employer, the role and your skills, so compare offers on learning as well as salary.
How to get your first job
- Build a focused portfolio for the kind of employer you want
- Make a list of 30 studios or companies and research each one
- Write personal emails, not mass messages
- Use LinkedIn and design communities, and attend local design events
- Consider a well-structured internship if it teaches real practice
Choose your first job for learning
Your first two years matter more for what you learn than what you earn. Look for a team that lets you work on real projects, take responsibility and see work built or launched.
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