We are looking to hire a senior leader for the role of Head – Placements & Corporate Relations (Assistant Director/ Deputy Director level) for our Pearl School of Business, with strong placement experience, preferably from premium institutes.

Key responsibilities
Placement Strategy & Leadership
• Define and execute a national placement strategy aligned with Pearl Academy’s academic vision
• Ensure high-quality placement outcomes across UG & PG Design and Business programs
• Lead, mentor, and scale the placement & corporate relations team
• Set annual placement targets (percentage placed, average CTC, recruiter growth) Corporate & Industry Engagement
• Build long-term partnerships with fashion houses, design studios, luxury brands, agencies, consultancies, and global corporations
• Expand the recruiter base across India & Internationally
• Organize industry events Campus Placements & Internships
• Oversee internships, live projects, and final placements
• Structure and execute campus placement drives, career fairs, and portfolio showcases
• Ensure transparent and student-centric placement processes




• Drive placement readiness programs with academic teams Student Employability & Career Development
• Collaborate with Deans and Program Heads to align curriculum with industry needs
• Design employability frameworks: portfolio readiness, interview skills, qualified grooming
• Introduce global best practices in career services and assessment Data, Reporting & Governance
• Implement and manage placement CRM systems
• Track KPIs: placement %, salary trends, recruiter repeat rate
• Present placement reports to leadership, accreditation bodies, and marketing teams
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and ethical standards Team Management
• Lead a multi-campus placement team including Corporate Relations Managers, Placement Officers, and Coordinators
• Build a performance-driven, relationship-oriented culture
• Manage placement budgets and ROI Experience
- 12–15 years of experience in placements, corporate relations, talent acquisition, or industry leadership. Interested candidates may apply at [email protected]

📌 Assistant Director (India)
🏢 Pearl Academy
📍 India