FDDI is globally recognized brand for Footwear Design & Production, Retail. The Institute's rigorous training programmes focusses on content, knowledge creation, creativity, innovation, leadership, teamwork and is reflected in its record of very high placement for all its graduates. FDDI has always enjoyed special preference for Indian as well as foreign employers on account of its excellent performance sustained over a long period of time and its strong brand image.
The Corporate Relations & Placement Department plays a key role in counselling and guiding the students of the Institute for their successful career. It is a crucial interface for the students between the stage of completion of academic programme of studies and entry into the professional world.
The department also coordinates various activities related to the placement of the students along with the Industry Internship. Reputed National and Multinational companies visit FDDI for campus interviews every year. The benefits of this assistance are reflected in the preparation of FDDI students who are able to secure esteemed positions in the industry. The placement service operates year round to facilitate contacts between companies and students. The teams, other activities include career counselling by trained professionals, organizing interview skills, workshops and development of effective resumes, holding seminars & events and updation of pedagogy through market research. So far FDDI has been able to achieve a very high placement record. All students secure job offers before they complete their programme at FDDI.
Major Employers
List of some of major companies who have employed our students is given below:
| Industry Associate | ||
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Abraham & Thakore |
Future Group | Pantaloons |
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Action |
GlobusPlanet | Sports Pvt. Ltd. |
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Adidas |
IndiaGupta | OverseasPuma |
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Aditya Birla Group |
Hi Design | Rajesh Pratap Singh |
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Alpine Apparels Pvt. Ltd. |
Images Retail | Raw mango |
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Anita Dongre |
Impactiva | Reebok |
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Armaani |
Impulse | Regal |
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Asociated Lighting Company |
India | MartRelaxo |
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AV Thomas |
ITC Wills LifestyleReliance | Footprints |
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Bachi Shoes |
Jabong | Reliance Retail |
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Bata India |
Jumbo Electronics Corp. Pvt. Ltd. | Reliance Luxury Brands |
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Baer India |
Kapsons | Shahi Exports |
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Bayer |
KH Group | Shoe Mart Dubai |
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Bharti Wal-Mart Group |
Khadims | Shopper's Stop |
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Blues & Blues |
Kiwi Shoes | Impex |
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BMI |
Lakhani | Sole Threads |
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Burberry |
Lancer | Snapdeal |
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Cafe Coffee Day |
Landmark | Sports Station India Pvt. Ltd. |
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Caiman (Rahman Industries Ltd.) |
Leiber Shoes | Stalwart |
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Carlton London |
Liberty | Super House |
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Catwalk |
Lifestyle | Swarovski India Pvt. Ltd. |
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Cheviot International |
Li-Fung | Tata International |
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Clarks |
Liliput | Tej Shoes |
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Crew Bos. |
Lotto | Tirubala |
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Cocoberry |
Louis Vuitton | Titan |
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D2 |
M&B (Lee Cooper & ID) | Tommy Hilfiger |
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DaMilano |
Madura Garments | Treadstone Group |
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Daimand Shoes |
Marks & Spencers | Vaccuro Leathers (GMBH) |
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Drish |
Maspar | Vardhaman Threads |
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Acoline |
Max Lifestyles | Vero Moda |
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Eicher Goodearth Ltd. |
Metal Corporations | Vishal Megamart |
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Euro Footwears |
Metro Shoes | Westside |
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Euro Shoes |
Mirza International (red Tape) | W H Smith |
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Evoluzione |
Mochiko Shoes | Wilhelms |
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Farida |
Moja Shoes | Woodland |
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Fashion & U |
Myntra | Zara |
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Fashion Brands India Pvt. Ltd. |
Next Retail India Ltd. | |
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Fashion Club Global |
Nike | |
| Ferns & Petals | Nova International | |
| Franco Leon | Panasonic | |
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Some of our distinguished Alumni: |
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| Sr. No. | Name of Alumni | Designation | Organization |
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1.
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Abhishek Lal | Director e-commerce | Adidas |
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2.
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Akash Sehgal | Vice President | Lifestyle |
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3.
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Amitabh Banga | Head-New Business Development | Liberty |
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4.
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Deepak Chhabra | Asst. Vice President | Reliance Footprints Ltd. |
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5.
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Deepak Phull | Manager Footwear Business | Tata International Ltd |
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6.
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Lokesh Mishra | AVP - Sales and Operations | Clarks |
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7.
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Manoj Khantwal | Vice President (Ops. & Tech) | SSIPL Retail Pvt. Ltd. |
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8.
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Naresh Sharma | Country Head | Zara |
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9.
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Naveen Vij | General Manager (Footwear & Accessories) | Landmark Group |
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10.
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Nikhil Dua | Director | Relaxo Footwear Limited |
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11.
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Kiran Joshi | Vice President | Bata |
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12.
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Pawan Dhall | Country Manager | Group Royer (Buying House) |
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13.
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Pawan Kumar | Asst. Merchandise Manager | Lifung Europe |
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14.
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Rajesh Joseph | Managing Director | Nova Buying House |
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15.
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Ruchin Srivastava | Country Head (PU) | Bayer |
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16.
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Saurabh Gupta | Manager (Q.C.) | Tirubala Exports |
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17.
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Bikram Dalai | General Manager - Footwear | Yepme |
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18.
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Suman Naik | Head (Marketing & Sales ) | Nippon |
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19.
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Swati Malhotra | Managing Director | Swati Modo |
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20.
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Uttam Kumar | Business Head -Footin | Footin Bata India |
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21.
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Virender Awal | Managing Director | Mochiko Shoes |
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22.
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Vivek Sarawat | General Manager - North Operations | Royal Classic Group |
