Placement Manager

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Placement Manager</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Career Service Development</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Unitedworld Institute of Design, Delhi NCR</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><strong>Reporting To:</strong> Head of Career Services</p><p>Job Summary</p><p>The Placement Manager will drive the placement process for UID's design programs, fostering strong industry partnerships to secure high-quality placements for students in fashion, interior, product, graphic, and communication design fields. This role focuses on strategizing career services, organizing placement drives, and enhancing employability skills to achieve 90%+ placement rates annually.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute annual placement strategies, including industry outreach, campus recruitment events, and virtual placement drives.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with design firms, creative agencies, corporates (e.g., fashion houses, interior brands, digital studios), and alumni networks in Delhi NCR and pan-India.</li><li>Coordinate pre-placement training, resume building workshops, mock interviews, and skill development sessions tailored to design portfolios and industry demands.</li><li>Manage end-to-end placement processes: student registrations, company shortlisting, placement schedules, offer negotiations, and placement reporting.</li><li>Analyze placement data using tools like Excel/Google Sheets to track metrics (e.g., highest package, average CTC, sector-wise placements) and prepare reports for university leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with faculty and program heads to align curriculum with industry needs and organize guest lectures/career fairs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with placement policies, diversity hiring goals, and UID's ethical standards.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree in Management, HR, Design, or related field; UGC NET qualification preferred.</li><li>4-6 years of experience in placements/training & placement in higher education, preferably in design/creative arts institutes.</li><li>Proven track record in securing placements with top design brands (e.g., Raymond, Asian Paints, Ogilvy) and achieving high placement percentages.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong networking and communication skills; proficiency in stakeholder management.</li><li>Data-driven mindset with expertise in MS Excel, Google Workspace, and CRM tools for placement tracking.</li><li>Knowledge of Delhi NCR job market, design industry trends, and employability skills training.</li><li>Excellent organizational abilities; ability to handle multiple recruitment cycles under tight deadlines.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with Indian higher education placement norms and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAC).</li><li>Passion for design education and mentoring creative talent.</li><li>Willingness to travel for industry events and work flexible hours during peak placement seasons.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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