INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - ASSOCIATE FACULTY

WE'RE HIRING | INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - ASSOCIATE FACULTY

Can you take a complex design problem and turn it into a technically sound, well-resolved product

We are looking for an Industrial Design Associate with strong industry exposure and the ability to bring technical depth, design methodology and real-world project experience into design education.

Position: Associate Faculty - Industrial Design

What we're looking for:

• M.Des in Industrial Design / Product Design is mandatory
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience is mandatory
• 2 to 3 years of academic experience is preferred
• Qualifications from premier design institutions such as NID, NIFT, CEPT, Srishti Manipal, Pearl Academy, IDC School of Design and other reputed institutions will be preferred
• Academic experience as a full-time faculty member, guest lecturer or visiting faculty will be an added advantage and highly preferable

Core expertise:

• Industrial & Product Design
• Design process and design methodology
• Technical drawings and design documentation
• Product development
• Complex design projects
• Design detailing and problem-solving
• Prototyping and development
• Material and manufacturing understanding
• Ability to guide students through end-to-end design projects
• Strong understanding of translating concepts into technically viable solutions

AI expertise and experience with emerging AI-enabled design workflows will be a strong advantage.

We are particularly interested in professionals who are technically strong, project-oriented and comfortable working with complex design challenges.

What makes this role different

This is an opportunity for an industry practitioner to contribute to studio-based design education, mentor young designers and bring contemporary product and industrial design practices into the academic environment.