About the Opportunity

BITS Design School is a world-class school of design under the aegis of BITS Pilani, an Institution of Eminence. We are seeking an accomplished and driven Head, Industry and Placements to join our team.

Location

BITS Design School, Kalyan, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India

Job Summary

This role will lead and manage all aspects of student placements and industry partnerships, building and strengthening relationships with industry partners to create valuable opportunities for students. The role involves developing strategic industry networks, understanding evolving industry needs, fostering long-term corporate partnerships, and ensuring alignment between industry expectations and academic excellence to drive successful placements, career opportunities, and industry engagement for students.

Job Responsibilities

Industry Partnerships & Networking:

- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with global and local design agencies, brands, creative firms, and industry leaders finding ways to contribute to the industry and build the reputation of BITS Design School.
- Identify and establish new relationships with key industry stakeholders to create opportunities for student placements, internships, and team-oriented projects.
- Foster long-term relationships with industry partners, ensuring ongoing engagement and collaboration with the school.

Industry Placement Program Development:

- Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive industry placement strategy that integrates internship opportunities, live industry projects, and work placements within the curriculum.
- Coordinate with faculty and academic departments to incorporate industry placements as part of the student’s academic experience and ensure alignment with course goals and learning outcomes.
- Develop processes for industry partners to offer student placements, internships, and employment opportunities.

Student Placement Support & Guidance

- Build, lead, and develop a dedicated team to support student placements, internships, career coaching, industry engagement, and related activities, ensuring effective planning and execution of all student career support initiatives.
- Organize career coaching, workshops,



and networking events to prepare students for the transition from academic to professional life.
- Monitor student placements to ensure that students are receiving meaningful and valuable industry experience and provide assistance in addressing any issues that arise during placements.

Industry-Focused Curriculum Integration

- Work closely with academic departments to align industry trends, needs, and feedback into the curriculum, ensuring students are learning relevant skills that meet the demands of the design industry.
- Encourage faculty to integrate practical industry-based projects and case studies into coursework.

Employer Engagement & Relationship Management

- Build and manage a database of industry partners interested in offering placements, internships, and collaborative projects.
- Manage the ongoing communication with industry employers to ensure smooth placement processes and maintain high levels of satisfaction from both students and employers.
- Organize events such as career fairs, employer panels, and portfolio reviews to facilitate direct engagement between students and industry professionals.

Branding and Marketing for Industry Engagement

- Work with the marketing and communications teams to develop materials and strategies that showcase the benefits of partnerships with the school.
- Represent the school at industry events, conferences, and professional networks to raise awareness and attract new partnerships.
- Promote success stories and industry collaborations to enhance the school’s reputation in the design community.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation

- Track the effectiveness and outcomes of industry placement programs, monitor the performance of the placement and career support team, and produce regular reports on placement numbers, student satisfaction, employer feedback, and overall program outcomes.
- Evaluate the success of partnerships and industry collaborations,



as well as the performance of the team in delivering these initiatives, to ensure they meet the objectives of the School and contribute meaningfully to students’ career readiness.

Site and Industrial Visits & Lectures

- Develop the overall strategy and framework for industry exposure and experiential learning initiatives, including site visits, industry interactions, guest lectures, workshops, and on-site learning, and lead the team in planning and executing these initiatives.
- Organize and lead site visits to design studios, creative agencies, manufacturing facilities, and other relevant industry locations to expose students to real-world design environments and industry practices.
- Coordinate with industry partners to host guest lectures and workshops at their sites, allowing students to learn from professionals in a real-world context.
- Incorporate on-site lectures and presentations to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and deeper industry insights.

Continuous Industry Insights

- Stay informed about global design trends, industry shifts, and employer needs to anticipate changes and proactively adapt placement opportunities.
- Provide feedback to the school’s leadership and faculty on emerging industry demands to shape future curriculum development.

What we need

- Strong communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
- Understanding of the industry landscape and the skills required by employers in the sector.
- Ability to develop and implement strategies to enhance student career opportunities.
- Experience in career coaching, mentoring, or student support.
- Ability to engage, manage, and sustain relationships with diverse industry stakeholders.
- Proactive and results-driven with a passion for connecting students with the creative industry.
- Ability to think strategically, balancing both the needs of students and the requirements of industry partners.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with the individual’s experience and expertise, while being aligned with prevailing industry standards.

Application Procedure

Please send your application to [email protected] with the subject line: "Head, Industry & Placements : Your Name".

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📌 Head, Industry and Placements (Mumbai)
🏢 BITS Design School Mumbai
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