Job Title: Senior Associate / Assistant Manager – Industry Partnerships

Reporting to: Head, Industry Placements & Partnerships

Job Location: BITS Design School, Kalyan, Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Role Overview

You will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing the institute’s engagement with the design and creative industry ecosystem. This role is responsible for developing meaningful, long-term partnerships that translate into student opportunities including internships, live projects, and collaborative engagements.

You will working closely with the Head, Industry Placements & Partnerships, and will focus on expanding the institute’s industry network, strengthening employer relationships, and positioning the institute as a preferred partner for talent and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Engagement & Outreach
- Build and expand relationships with leading design studios, brands, creative agencies, and emerging enterprises.
- Develop a strong pipeline of industry partners aligned with institutional goals and student pathways.




- Proactively identify and initiate new partnership opportunities across sectors.

Partnership Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for industry partners, ensuring consistent and meaningful engagement.
- Build long-term, value-driven relationships with a focus on repeat collaboration.
- Ensure a high-quality partner experience through professional and timely communication.

Collaboration & Prospect Creation
- Enable partnerships that translate into internships, live projects, workshops, and other academic engagements.
- Work closely with internal teams to align industry opportunities with student and curriculum needs.
- Support the conversion of partnerships into tangible career outcomes.

Industry Interface & Engagement Platforms
- Conceptualize and deliver engagement forums such as portfolio reviews, industry panels, and networking events.
- Facilitate industry participation in academic and co-curricular

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