KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Corporate Outreach (Design Industry)
Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with design studios, branding & communication agencies, product design firms, UX consultancies, and corporate in-house design teams.
Develop outreach strategies tailored to the design industry, showcasing MITAOE Design students’ portfolios and capabilities across UI/UX, Graphics/Communication Design, and Product Design specializations.
2. Internship Program Management (6 / 12 Months)
Collaborate with design industry partners to create, structure, and manage 6-month and 12-month internship programs for B.Des and M.Des students.
Monitor intern performance, gather feedback from host organizations, and continuously improve internship quality and outcomes.
3. Placement & Higher Package Drives
Drive placement campaigns for design students, targeting recruiters offering competitive and higher salary packages.
Track placement metrics by specialization (UI/UX, Graphics/Communication Design, Product Design, and M.Des) and design targeted strategies to close gaps.
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Industry-Sponsored Design Projects & Live Briefs
Facilitate live industry briefs and sponsored design projects that give students hands-on, real-world design experience.
Coordinate with faculty and industry design leads to align project scope with curriculum and specialization tracks.
5. MoU Signing with Design Companies
Lead discussions and negotiations to finalize Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with design studios, agencies, and corporate design teams.
Ensure MoUs are executed efficiently and monitored for sustained, mutually beneficial collaboration.
6. HR & Recruiter Engagement
Organize HR meets and recruiter interactions with design-focused companies to understand hiring needs and showcase student portfolio strengths.
Build long-term recruiter relationships to create a steady pipeline of internship and placement opportunities.
7. Student Counselling & Portfolio Guidance
Provide career counselling

📌 Training and Placement Officer (India)
🏢 MIT Academy of Engineering
📍 India