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 initiatives.

Brand & Ins

📌 Sr. Associate/ Assistant Manager – Industry Partnerships (Mumbai)
🏢 BITS Design School Mumbai
📍 Mumbai