Associate Director – Design Programmes

1 day ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India Masters' Union Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

About us:

Masters' Union is a modern business school offering an industry-immersive education model. Our programs are led by top industry professionals, including CXOs, MDs, public leaders, and Members of Parliament, such as Ghazal Alagh, Deep Kalra, Kaustubh Kulkarni, and Barkha Dutt.

Situated in Gurugram's business district, surrounded by Fortune 500 companies, Masters' Union integrates real-world business exposure with academic excellence. In just four years, our Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business Management (PGP-TBM) has surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB, with recruiters such as Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, and Bain hiring our graduates.

Building on this success, we have launched the MU Undergraduate Program, designed along similar lines. Industry leaders will mentor and teach students, equipping them with new-age, in-demand skills in technology and business.

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 corporates, design studios, and creative agencies for projects, internships, and placements.
  • Strengthen Masters' Union's network and brand in the design ecosystem.

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

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