Job Title: Placement Officer – Somaiya School of Design
Location: Mumbai (Somaiya Vidyavihar University campus)
Employment Type: Contract, 2 years
Experience: 4–5 years

About the Role
Somaiya School of Design, a constituent school of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, is hiring a Placement Officer to build and lead campus placement operations for our design graduates. This is a newly created, high-impact role for someone who can translate robust industry relationships into real placement outcomes for students entering the design profession.

What You'll Do
● Develop and grow relationships with recruiters and industry bodies in the design/creative sector
● Organize campus placement drives, internships, observerships, apprenticeships, and industry projects
● Provide one-on-one career counseling and placement support to students
● Design and deliver employability enhancement training (resume building, interview prep, aptitude training)
● Coordinate between students, faculty, and recruiters for smooth placement cycles
● Maintain accurate records of placements, company interactions,



and training programs
● Track alumni for referrals and long-term industry networking
● Prepare placement MIS and reports for leadership review
● Promote the institution's brand via digital channels, brochures, and corporate visits
● Organize pre-placement talks and employer branding sessions

What We're Looking For
● Bachelor's degree required; Master's in HR or Marketing preferred
● 4–5 years of experience in campus recruitment, corporate HR, career services, training & development, corporate relations, or career counseling
● Prior experience in an academic institution or training agency is a strong plus
● Certifications in career counseling, campus recruitment, soft-skills training, or HR/recruitment are a bonus (not mandatory)

Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Industry networking and relationship-building · Knowledge of campus recruitment processes · Event planning and c

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