Placement Statistics: How M.Des Impacts Salary Packages

Published by Shikha Kumari on Sep 05, 2025

M.Des (Masters of Design) is a postgraduate course pursued by people after completion of their undergraduate degree. Candidates who complete their masters from top design colleges like NID, IITs, NIFTs, etc secure salary packages as high as INR 30 LPA. Though, the final salary depends on factors such as the specialization chosen, the student’s portfolio, and the specific job profile. Some MDes specializations are more in-demand and command higher salaries than others. For example, roles in user experience (UX), product design, and emerging areas like virtual and augmented reality are in high demand.

Placement Statistics from Top Institutions

• Salary after M.Des from IIT – IIT Hyderabad reported highest packages around INR 29.32 LPA, with average packages ranging around INR 11.77 LPA.
• Salary after M.Des from NID – The average salary revolves around INR 7 LPA – INR 10 LPA.
• Salary after M.Des from NIFT – The average package ranges around INR 8 LPA, depending on the campus and specialization.
• Salary from IISc – A student achieved a highest package of INR 86 LPA whereas the median package ranges around 28 LPA.

High Paying M.Des Specializations

Fashion Design 

Fashion designing is the art and profession of designing clothing, footwear, and accessories, involving the process of ideation, sketching, selecting materials, and constructing garments to create functional and aesthetically pleasing products for consumers or specific clients. Fashion designers work within various specialties, such as costume, ready-to-wear, or haute couture, collaborating with pattern makers and seamstresses to bring their creations to market, often presented at fashion shows or through retail channels.

Textile Design

Textile Design deals with the designing of cloth fabric. It looks over the entire lifecycle of the cloth from raw material to fabric production. Designers use traditional techniques like weaving and knitting, along with modern methods such as digital Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and printing, while also considering the functionality, feel, and cultural context of the fabric.

Graphic Design

Graphic Design is a form of digital designing which uses digital software to create designs. It involves using elements like typography, color, shapes, and images to create engaging designs for various purposes, such as advertising, product packaging, brand identity, and web interfaces. A graphic designer’s role is to be a visual communicator, ensuring that designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and serve a specific purpose.

UI/UX Design 

UI/UX stands for user interface and user experience, it deals with the designing of websites for better user interaction. It focuses on the product’s visual elements and interactivity, including screens, buttons, and icons, while UX (User Experience) design is the overall process of creating a smooth, logical, and enjoyable interaction for the user with a product.

Product Design 

It focuses on developing products that meet user requirements, and also works on incorporating latest trends and technologies into the preexisting products. It encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and research through development, testing, and iteration, to deliver a valuable, user-friendly, and marketable solution.

Interior Design

Interior designing deals with the designing of indoor and outdoor spaces to create a more aesthetically pleasing, and functional environment for people. It involves using the space productively keeping in mind the layout and flow of the room. Interior designers collaborate with architects, contractors, and other professionals to bring a design to life.