Job Title: Placement Manager
Department: Career Service Development
Location: Unitedworld Institute of Design, Delhi NCR
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Head of Career Services
Job Summary
The Placement Manager will drive the placement process for UID's design programs, fostering strong industry partnerships to secure high-quality placements for students in fashion, interior, product, graphic, and communication design fields. This role focuses on strategizing career services, organizing placement drives, and enhancing employability skills to achieve 90%+ placement rates annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute annual placement strategies, including industry outreach, campus recruitment events, and virtual placement drives.
- Build and maintain relationships with design firms, creative agencies, corporates (e.g., fashion houses, interior brands, digital studios), and alumni networks in Delhi NCR and pan-India.
- Coordinate pre-placement training, resume building workshops, mock interviews, and skill development sessions tailored to design portfolios and industry demands.
- Manage end-to-end placement processes: student registrations, company shortlisting, placement schedules, offer negotiations, and placement reporting.
- Analyze placement data using tools like Excel/Google Sheets to track metrics (e.g., highest package, average CTC, sector-wise placements) and prepare reports for university leadership.
- Collaborate with faculty and program heads to align curriculum with industry needs and organize guest lectures/career fairs.
- Ensure compliance with placement policies, diversity hiring goals, and UID's ethical standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degree in Management, HR, Design, or related field; UGC NET qualification preferred.
- 4-6 years of experience in placements/training & placement in higher education, preferably in design/creative arts institutes.
- Proven track record in securing placements with top design brands (e.g., Raymond, Asian Paints, Ogilvy) and achieving high placement percentages.
Required Skills
- Strong networking and communication skills; proficiency in stakeholder management.
- Data-driven mindset with expertise in MS Excel, Google Workspace, and CRM tools for placement tracking.
- Knowledge of Delhi NCR job market, design industry trends, and employability skills training.
- Excellent organizational abilities; ability to handle multiple recruitment cycles under tight deadlines.
Preferred Attributes
- Familiarity with Indian higher education placement norms and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAC).
- Passion for design education and mentoring creative talent.
- Willingness to travel for industry events and work flexible hours during peak placement seasons.
