Placement And Career Information

Raffles Milano's placement value comes from its specialist creative focus, Milan location and Career Service support. It is not a traditional campus-placement model where every student is assigned to a fixed recruitment drive. Students should think of it as a portfolio, network and career-support pathway into fashion, design, branding, communication, interiors, product and creative-business roles.

Career Service Support

The institute's Career Service supports students through coaching, career-path planning, portfolio and CV preparation, interview preparation, company projects, mentoring, portfolio events, workshops and company visits. It also highlights a partnership with Indeed for sessions on personal branding, CV presentation and interview preparation.

Raffles Milano reports that around 97% of students who used Career Service found employment within ten months of graduation. Students should read this as a Career Service user outcome, not as a guaranteed placement promise for every applicant.

Industry Network

Raffles Milano lists collaborations and contacts across fashion, design, communication, consulting and media. Its Career Service page references brands and organisations such as Valentino Fashion Group, Giorgio Armani, Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Tod's, Missoni, Trussardi, Fondazione Prada, The Swatch Group, Pininfarina Extra, Studio Azzurro, Hearst, Accenture, Landor, Magis, Publicis, McCann Erickson and Saatchi & Saatchi.

For students, the practical value is exposure: briefs, workshops, portfolio presentations, company visits and networking can help students understand what employers expect from junior creatives.

Possible Career Paths

Depending on the programme and portfolio, graduates may explore roles such as:

• Fashion designer
• Fashion communication assistant
• Jewellery or accessories designer
• Product designer
• Interior designer
• Visual designer
• Graphic designer
• Brand designer
• Art direction assistant
• Fashion photographer
• Luxury branding or communication assistant
• Design project assistant
• Freelance creative professional

What Employers Will Look For

Creative employers usually assess more than the degree name. Students should focus on:

• Portfolio quality and originality
• Ability to explain the design process
• Technical skills relevant to the field
• Visual research and concept development
• Presentation and communication skills
• Professional attitude during critiques and collaborations
• Language ability for the target market
• Internship, freelance or project experience

Advice For International Students

International students should plan career outcomes early. Italy's creative market can be competitive, and language ability can influence internship and job access. Students who want to work in Italy should start learning Italian, attend local events, build a professional network and use Career Service throughout the course.

For students planning to return to India or move elsewhere, Raffles Milano can still be useful if they build a strong portfolio, document projects well and connect the Milan learning experience to target industries such as fashion retail, interiors, luxury, branding, digital design and creative entrepreneurship.