Job Title: Placement Manager /n Department: Career Service Development /n Location: Unitedworld Institute of Design, Delhi NCR /n Employment Type: Full-Time /n Reporting To: Head of Career Services /n Job Summary /n The Placement Manager will drive the placement process for UID's design programs, fostering robust 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. /n Key Responsibilities /n /n

- Develop and execute annual placement strategies, including industry outreach, campus recruitment events, and virtual placement drives.

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- 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.

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- Coordinate pre-placement training, resume building workshops, mock interviews, and skill development sessions tailored to design portfolios and industry demands.

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- Manage end-to-end placement processes: student registrations, company shortlisting, placement schedules, offer negotiations, and placement reporting.

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- 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.

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- Collaborate with faculty and program heads to align curriculum with industry needs and organize guest lectures/career fairs.

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- Ensure compliance with placement policies, diversity hiring goals, and UID's ethical standards.

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- Master's degree in Management, HR, Design, or related field; UGC NET qualification preferred.

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- 4-6 years of experience in placements/training & placement in higher education, preferably in design/creative arts institutes.

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- Proven track record in securing placements with top design brands (e.g., Raymond, Asian Paints, Ogilvy) and achieving high placement percentages.

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- Strong networking and communication skills; proficiency in stakeholder management.

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- Data-driven mindset with expertise in MS Excel, Google Workspace, and CRM tools for placement tracking.

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- Knowledge of Delhi NCR job market, design industry trends, and employability skills training.

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- Excellent organizational abilities; ability to handle multiple recruitment cycles under tight deadlines.

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- Familiarity with Indian higher education placement norms and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAC).

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- Passion for design education and mentoring creative talent.

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- Willingness to travel for industry events and work flexible hours during peak placement seasons.

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📌 Placement Manager (Panipat)
🏢 Unitedworld Institute of Design - NCR
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