Design Director - Product Design/Interaction Design

Role Overview :

The Associate Director Design Programmes will play a pivotal role in conceptualising, launching, and managing new design-focused programmes at Masters Union. This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong professional background in design, corporate leadership experience, and the ability to build a high-impact academic experience.

Key Responsibilities :

Programme Strategy & Leadership :

- Drive the overall vision, strategy, and execution of Design Programmes.

- Work with leadership to set programme KPIs including admissions, student outcomes, placements, and brand positioning.

- Ensure industry relevance and global competitiveness of all programme offerings.

Curriculum & Pedagogy Development :

- Develop and deliver cutting-edge curricula in UI/UX, Product Design, Interaction Design, and related areas.

- Embed live projects, case studies, industry mentorship, and labs into the learning journey.

- Continuously update curriculum to reflect emerging trends and technologies in design.

Industry & Faculty Engagement :

- Onboard leading design professionals as faculty, adjuncts, and mentors.

- Build partnerships with corporate, design studios, and creative agencies for projects, internships, and placements.

- Strengthen Masters Unions network and brand in the design ecosystem.

Candidate Profile :

- Educational Background : Professional degree in Design (UI/UX, Product Design or related fields) from a reputed institution.

- Experience : Minimum 6 years of professional experience, with proven leadership roles in corporates or high growth startups.

- Strong exposure to design strategy, product development, innovation, and team leadership.

- Prior exposure to academia, programme design, or mentorship is preferred but not mandatory.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

- A passion for shaping the future of design education in India.