How to Become a Jewellery Designer in India

Jewellery design is one of the few roles in this industry where a formal qualification genuinely opens doors.

Courses that are recognised

NIFT, NID, IIGJ and the Gemological Institute of America's Indian centres. A diploma from a known institute gets you the interview; the portfolio gets you the job.

Building a portfolio that works

Twelve pieces beats fifty. Show range — one bridal set, one daily-wear line, one contemporary piece — and show technical drawings, not only renders.

Your first job

Most designers start inside a manufacturer, not a brand. It is the fastest way to learn what can actually be made.