Program Mentor (HOD) - Visual Communication at Mumbai

Itm Edutech Training; Pune District, Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ITM Institute of Design & Media is seeking an experienced Program Mentor (HOD) in Visual Communication to lead the department, mentor faculty and students, and drive academic excellence through industry-aligned learning.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in branding, graphic design, visual storytelling, and digital communication. This is a senior academic leadership role with responsibilities across curriculum, collaborations, and student development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Visual Communication or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• 8–15 years of relevant academic and/or industry experience.
• Experience as HOD, Program Coordinator, Academic Lead, or Senior Faculty preferred.
• Strong expertise in Branding, Graphic Design, Typography, Digital Media, Publication Design, and Visual Storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma, and related tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to innovation in education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Visual Communication department to ensure high academic standards and student success.
• Deliver lectures and studio sessions in Graphic Design, Branding, Advertising, Typography, Publication Design, Packaging, and Digital Media.
• Mentor faculty and oversee curriculum planning and delivery.
• Guide students in live industry projects, portfolios, internships, and graduation work.
• Develop industry collaborations with branding agencies, studios, and media firms.
• Organize workshops, guest lectures, exhibitions, competitions, and placements.
• Drive curriculum innovation aligned with current trends, technologies, and AI-enabled practices.
• Ensure academic planning, assessments, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance.
• Support admissions, student mentoring, and departmental growth.

Skills

Branding

Graphic Design

Typography

Digital Media

Publication Design

Visual Storytelling

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled creative practices

Education

Master's degree in Visual Communication or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Figma

Job description

Desired Candidate Profile

• Master's Degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related discipline (Ph.D. preferred).
• 8 to 15 years of relevant academic and/or industry experience.
• Prior experience as HOD, Program Coordinator, Academic Lead, or Senior Faculty is preferred.
• Strong expertise in Branding, Graphic Design, Typography, Digital Media, Publication Design, and Visual Storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma, and other industry-standard creative tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation, creative education, and student development.

About the Role

ITM Institute of Design & Media is looking for an experienced Program Mentor (HOD) Visual Communication to lead the department, mentor faculty and students, and drive academic excellence through creative, industry-oriented learning. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in branding, graphic design, visual storytelling, and digital communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Visual Communication department, ensuring high academic standards and student success.
• Deliver lectures and studio sessions in Graphic Design, Branding, Advertising, Typography, Publication Design, Packaging Design, and Digital Media.
• Mentor faculty members and oversee curriculum planning and delivery.
• Guide students in live industry projects, portfolio development, internships, and graduation projects.
• Develop industry collaborations with branding agencies, design studios, advertising firms, and media organizations.
• Organize workshops, guest lectures, exhibitions, competitions, and placement initiatives.
• Drive curriculum innovation aligned with current design trends, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled creative practices.
• Ensure academic planning, assessments, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance.
• Support admissions, student mentoring, institutional branding, and departmental growth.