Job Description
Position: Manager / Senior Manager – Placements
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Institution: Leading Design College
Reporting To: Director – Corporate Relations / Dean / Campus Director
About the Institution
We are hiring for our client a premier Design College in Bengaluru, committed to nurturing creative talent across disciplines including Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, UX/UI, Animation, Game Design, and emerging creative technologies. With a strong emphasis on industry-integrated learning, innovation, and experiential education, we aim to create meaningful career opportunities for our students through strategic industry partnerships.
Position Summary
The Manager / Senior Manager – Placements will be responsible for driving campus placements, corporate engagement, internship programs, employer branding, and industry collaborations. The role requires building long-term relationships with leading design studios, multinational companies, startups, creative agencies, retail brands, technology firms, consulting organizations, and global employers to maximize placement opportunities for student
s.The ideal candidate should possess strong corporate networking skills, a deep understanding of the creative and design ecosystem, and experience managing end-to-end campus recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Relations & Employer Engagement
- Develop and execute the annual placement strategy aligned with institutional objectives
- Build strong relationships with HR leaders, Talent Acquisition teams, founders, and business leaders across industries.
- Identify and onboard new recruiters for campus hiring.
- Maintain relationships with existing corporate partners to ensure repeat hiring.
- Promote the institution as a preferred talent partner among industry leaders
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- Campus Placements Manage end-to-end campus placement activities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Achieve annual placement targets in terms of placement percentage, salary packages, and recruiter participation
- Coordinate campus recruitment drives, virtual hiring events, interviews, assessments, and selection processes.
- Ensure seamless interaction between recruiters, faculty, and students Internship & Live Projects
- Facilitate mandatory internships for students
- Develop opportunities for live industry projects and sponsored design challenges.
- Collaborate with organizations for capstone projects and experiential learning initiatives Industry Partnerships
- Develop strategic partnerships with Design Studios Advertising & Branding Agencies Product Companies Fashion & Lifestyle Brands Retail Organizations Architecture & Interior FirmsUX/UI Companies Gaming & Animation StudiosTechnology Companies Startups Consulting Firms Organize industry visits, guest lectures, workshops, and networking sessions.Student Career Development Conduct career readiness initiatives.Organize resume-building workshops, portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and interview preparation sessions.Mentor students on career planning and industry expectations
- .Guide students on freelancing, entrepreneurship, and startup opportunities
Placement Operations
- Maintain employer and alumni databases.
- Track placement metrics and prepare reports.
- Ensure timely documentation and MIS reporting.
- Manage placement policies and standard operating procedures.
Alumni Engagement
- Build relationships with alumni working in reputed organizations.
- Leverage alumni networks for recruitment opportunities.
- Organize alumni interaction sessions and mentorship initiatives
.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Placement Percentage
- Average & Highest Compensation
- Number of Recruiting Companies
- Number of New Corporate Partnerships
- Internship Conversion Rate
- PPO (Pre-Placement Offer)
- Corporate Engagement Activities
- Alumni Engagement
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (Mandatory)
- MBA in Marketing / HR / Business Management preferred.
Experience
- Manager: 6–8 years of relevant experience
- Senior Manager: 8–12+ years of relevant experience
Key Skills
- Campus Placements
- Corporate Relations
- Industry Partnerships
- Employer Engagement
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Networking
- Stakeholder Management
- Career Services
- Event Management
- Presentation Skills
- MIS & Reporting
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Personal Attributes
- Strong relationship builder with an extensive corporate network.
- Passionate about student success and employability
- .Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Highly organized with strong execution capabilities.
- Self-driven, target-oriented, and result-focused.
- Professional, collaborative, and capable of working with diverse stakeholders.
