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3D Animator & Visual Effects (VFX) Artist

Animation, VFX & Gaming

Creates 3D computer animations, character models, and cinematic visual effects for films, gaming, and television....

Salary: ₹4 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (B.Sc Animation / B.Des / Diploma + Showreel)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream
3D Modeling Character Animation Rigging +4 more
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Art Conservator & Painting Restorer

Fine Arts & Conservation

Scientifically analyzes, repairs, and restores historical oil paintings, ancient murals, and paper artworks....

Salary: ₹4.5 - ₹13.0 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Postgraduate (M.A. / M.Sc in Art Conservation / Conservation of Cultural Property)
Preferred Stream: Fine Arts (BFA) / Chemistry / History / Humanities
Micro-Chemical Testing Stereomicroscopy Varnish Removal +4 more
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Commercial Photographer & Cinematographer

Photography, Imaging & Visual Arts

Creates professional high-end photographic imagery for commercial advertising, fashion campaigns, luxury architecture, and editorial media....

Salary: ₹4 - ₹15 LPA (Indicative range - plus commercial client day-rates)
Qualification: Undergraduate (Degree / Diploma in Photography / Fine Arts + Visual Portfolio)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream
Studio Strobe Lighting Medium Format Digital Backs Raw Processing (Capture One) +3 more
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Director of Photography (Cinematographer)

Film & Entertainment

Controls camera framing, cinematic lighting, and visual moods for feature films, web series, and commercials....

Salary: ₹6.0 - ₹25.0+ LPA (Day-Rate Project Model)
Qualification: Undergraduate (FTII / SRFTI Diploma in Cinematography or B.Sc in Cinema / Mass Media)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream (Visual eye, camera understanding, and lighting passion matter most)
Cinema Camera Operation (ARRI Alexa RED Sony Venice) +5 more
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Fashion Designer & Apparel Stylist

Apparel, Textile & Lifestyle Design

Creates original clothing, footwear, and accessory designs, blending aesthetic trends with textile technology....

Salary: ₹4 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (B.Des in Fashion Design - NIFT)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream
Fashion Illustration Pattern Making Garment Construction +4 more
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Fashion Designer & Couturier

Fashion & Apparel Design

Creates original clothing, seasonal apparel collections, bridal couture, and sustainable textile garments....

Salary: ₹4.5 - ₹15.0+ LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (Bachelor of Design - B.Des in Fashion Design - 4 Years)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream (Class 12 pass in Arts, Commerce, or Science)
Garment Draping Flat Patternmaking Fashion Illustration +4 more
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Feature Film Director

Film & Direction

Translates screenplays into cinematic reality, directs actors, and commands visual and auditory storytelling....

Salary: ₹6.0 - ₹35.0+ LPA (Director Project Fee Model)
Qualification: Any Educational Background + Professional Diploma in Film Direction (FTII / SRFTI / Whistling Woods) or Industry Apprenticeship
Preferred Stream: Any Stream (Storytelling passion, visual instinct, and leadership matter most)
Dramatic Actor Direction Mise-en-Scène Camera Blocking & Staging +3 more
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Fine Art Painter & Gallery Exhibitor

Fine Arts & Painting

Creates original oil, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed-media paintings for gallery exhibitions and collectors....

Salary: ₹3.5 - ₹20.0+ LPA (Artwork Sale & Commission Model)
Qualification: Undergraduate (Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Painting - 4 Years from JJ School of Art / Shantiniketan / MSU Baroda)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream (Passion for visual arts, drawing, and color expression)
Oil & Acrylic Painting Techniques Color Theory & Harmony Anatomical & Abstract Drawing +3 more
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Game Designer & Developer

Interactive Entertainment & Game Systems

Designs game mechanics, interactive storylines, character progression systems, and programs playable video games....

Salary: ₹4.5 - ₹15 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (B.Tech CS / B.Sc Game Design / Any Degree + Playable Portfolio)
Preferred Stream: Science (PCM) / Any with CS or Design
Game Mechanics Design Unity Engine (C#) Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints) +4 more
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Graphic Designer & Visual Artist

Graphic & Communication Design

Creates visual concepts, brand identities, typography systems, and marketing assets for digital and print media....

Salary: ₹3.5 - ₹10 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (B.Des / BFA / Any Degree with Portfolio)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream
Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign +4 more
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Industrial & Ergonomic Product Designer

Industrial, Physical Product & Ergonomic Design

Designs the form, ergonomics, physical aesthetics, and human usability of manufactured consumer hardware and machinery....

Salary: ₹5 - ₹16 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (B.Des Industrial / Product Design - NID / IIT)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream (Science / Engineering background advantageous)
Concept Sketching 3D CAD (Rhino SolidWorks) +4 more
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Interior Designer & Space Planner

Interior, Spatial & Architectural Design

Plans and designs functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe interior spaces for homes, offices, and commercial establishments....

Salary: ₹4 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range - plus execution project margins)
Qualification: Undergraduate (B.Des Interior Design / B.Arch / Diploma)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream
Space Planning AutoCAD 3ds Max +5 more
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Professional Classical Dancer

Performing Arts & Dance

Performs classical Indian dance traditions (Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi) on national and global stages....

Salary: ₹3.5 - ₹15.0+ LPA (Performance & Teaching Model)
Qualification: Formal Training under Master Gurus + Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA / B.Dance - 3-4 Years)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream (Lifelong artistic passion and rigorous training matter most)
Classical Footwork & Speed Abhinaya (Expressive Acting) Tala & Rhythmic Complexity +3 more
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Textile & Print Pattern Designer

Fashion & Textile Design

Develops woven fabric structures, handblock prints, digital patterns, and jacquard weaves....

Salary: ₹4.5 - ₹12.5 LPA (Indicative range)
Qualification: Undergraduate (Bachelor of Design - B.Des in Textile Design - 4 Years from NID / NIFT)
Preferred Stream: Any Stream
Weave Structure Design Repeat Pattern Creation Jacquard CAD (NedGraphics) +3 more
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