The Assistant Professor – Product Design (Physical & Digital) will be responsible for teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development across physical product design, UI/UX, and digital prototyping, with a strong emphasis on hands-on studio learning, industry relevance, and research-driven design processes.The role demands an educator who can seamlessly integrate materials, manufacturing, prototyping, and human-centered digital experiences within contemporary design education.

QUALIFICATIONS ● Master’s degree in Product Design / Industrial Design / Integrated Design / UI-UX / Allied Design Disciplines.

● Bachelor’s degree in Product Design / Industrial Design / Fashion & Lifestyle Product Design / Related Fields.

● Strong grounding in physical product design: materials, manufacturing, prototyping, and form development.

● Strong expertise in UI/UX and digital product design, including user research and interaction design.

● Proficiency in industry-relevant tools such as: Fusion 360, 3ds Max, Key-shot, Prototyping & fabrication workflows.

● Experience in teaching, mentoring, or academic coordination is highly desirable.

● Ability to translate industry practices into academic pedagogy.

● Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and staff.

● Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

● Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for all learners.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and deliver studio-based courses in physical product design, digital product design, and UI/UX with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning.




- Guide learners through the complete design process including research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and final execution for both physical and digital outcomes.
- Facilitate material exploration, model-making, and rapid prototyping using traditional methods and digital fabrication tools such as CAD and 3D printing.
- Teach user-centered design principles, interaction design, and usability evaluation for digital and hybrid product experiences.
- Mentor learners in developing industry-ready portfolios, competition entries, and real-world design projects.
- Assess learner work through juries, reviews, assignments, and presentations, providing constructive and actionable feedback.
- Contribute to curriculum development, course planning, and continuous academic improvement aligned with evolving industry practices.
- Collaborate with faculty, industry professionals, and external partners for workshops, live projects, and academic initiatives.
- Support learner growth through academic advising, studio mentoring, and participation in institutional events and reviews.

Benefits

- Opportunity to be part of a founding academic team shaping future-ready design education with real-world impact.

- Creative and academic freedom to build studios,

curricula, and interdisciplinary design explorations.

- Access to advanced design studios, prototyping labs, and digital fabrication infrastructure.

- Strong support for industry collaboration,

research, exhibitions, and national/international design engagements.

- Competitive compensation, academic growth pathways, and a collaborative, purpose-driven work culture.

📌 Assistant Professor - Product Design (Sonipat)
🏢 Rishihood University
📍 Sonipat