Fashion: Career ladder

Though there are no specific stages that chart the career development of a stylist, most seniors recommend the following...Global Opportunities | Pluses and Minuses

Level I: Assisting a senior stylist in films, ads or photo shoots. This pays between Rs 7,000 and Rs 15,000 per month.

Level II: Styling for a music channel or television show. Alternatively, you can work for a production house or magazine. This pays Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per month.

Level III: Freelance as a stylist for TV serials, films or magazine. For advertisements, a rookie freelancer can charge about Rs 5,000 per day for a shoot. A senior can charge anything from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 per day for a shoot.

Level IV: Senior costume designers charge a minimum of Rs 3 lakh per film.