Assistant / Associate Professor - Product Design

UDIT - University of Design, Innovation and Technology; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UDIT University in Gurugram seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor- Product Design to lead the end-to-end direction of the Product Design program — from curriculum design and faculty capability to student outcomes and industry integration.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in Industrial/Product Design and a foundational Architecture degree, with at least 10 years in product development and 3–5 years teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial/Product Design is essential.
• Foundational degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum 10 years in product development; teaching experience 3–5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and evolution of the Product Design curriculum.
• Align program with interdisciplinary, practice-led learning.
• Drive academic rigor, learning outcomes, and assessment.
• Mentor faculty and visiting practitioners; foster innovation.
• Strengthen student portfolios and industry-ready skills.
• Develop live projects, studios, and industry collaborations.

Skills

Product design

Curriculum development

Leadership

Industry partnerships

Education

Master's degree in Industrial/Product Design

Foundational degree in Architecture

Job description

UDIT is India’s first university where design, management, and technology converge. We are building an institution that redefines how creative education engages with industry, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving.

About the Role

This is not a conventional academic leadership role.

As Assistant/Associate Professor- Product Design, you will own the end-to-end academic and strategic direction of the Product Design program — from curriculum design and faculty capability to student outcomes and industry integration.

You will be responsible for building a program that is deeply rooted in craft, driven by engineering logic, and aligned with the future of sustainable production systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Academic Ownership

• Lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of the Product Design curriculum
• Ensure alignment with UDIT’s philosophy of interdisciplinary, practice-led learning
• Drive academic rigor, learning outcomes, and assessment frameworks

2. Curriculum & Pedagogy Development

• Build a curriculum that integrates:
• Craft-based practices
• Sustainable and circular design principles
• Introduce project-based and industry-linked learning experiences

3. Faculty Development & Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop a team of faculty and visiting practitioners
• Build teaching capability aligned with contemporary design and manufacturing practices
• Drive a culture of experimentation, critique, and iteration

4. Student Outcomes & Industry Readiness

• Ensure students graduate with strong portfolios and real-world problem-solving capability
• Manufacturing ecosystems
• Craft clusters and material exploration
• Support placements, internships, and industry collaborations

5. Industry & Ecosystem Engagement

• Build partnerships with:
• Craft communities
• Manufacturing units
• Anchor live projects, workshops, and collaborative studios

6. Institutional Contribution

• Contribute to UDIT’s larger vision of building a new-age university
• Participate in key academic and strategic initiatives

Key Requirements

Educational Background: A foundational degree in Architecture.

Minimum Qualification: A Master’s degree specifically in Industrial/Product Design.

Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in product development. Your portfolio should demonstrate:

• A varied range of product categories.
• Significant work within traditional crafts.
• A commitment to sustainable production and manufacturing methods.
• Experience in the renewal of products through repair and circular design principles.
• Teaching Experience: Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience in an academic or clinical teaching environment.

What We Are Looking For

We want a leader who views design not just as an aesthetic pursuit, but as a problem-solving discipline. You should be an advocate for "slow design," repairability, and the integration of artisanal techniques with scalable engineering solutions.

UDIT University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds that meet the specific technical criteria mentioned above.