Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop the Communication Design curriculum, incorporating UI/UX, Motion Graphics, Digital Branding, Data Visualization, and emerging design technologies.
- Establish the department’s academic, creative, and professional vision.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members and manage teaching responsibilities.
- Build a robust creative and collaborative culture among faculty and students.
- Develop partnerships with design agencies, advertising/marketing firms, technology companies, and other industry organizations.
- Create opportunities for internships, live projects, industry interactions, and student placements.
- Represent the department at industry events, conferences, design forums, and academic platforms.
- Guide students on academic development, career opportunities, and professional practices.
- Manage the department’s budget, software, equipment, studios, and infrastructure.
- Ensure academic quality, assessments, compliance, and accreditation requirements are maintained.
- Handle escalated student and academic matters effectively.




- Identify opportunities for research, consulting projects, grants, and industry collaborations.
- Track departmental performance and report progress to senior management.

Ideal Candidate

- Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, or a related field.
- 8–10+ years of experience in academic leadership and/or senior design industry roles.
- Experience as HOD, Program Director, Academic Head, Creative Director, or Design Director is preferred.
- Strong professional portfolio or demonstrated academic/creative achievements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and team-management skills.
- Strong understanding of current design industry trends and digital design technologies.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and academic operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹65,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Head of Department (HOD) – Communication Design (Kolhapur)
🏢 Hamstech Institute of Fashion Interior Design
📍 Kolhapur