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Dean - School of Design

GRAM HR Solutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Job details

Full-time
₹35,00,000 - ₹40,00,000 a year

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Architecture
Master's degree
Quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
Fine Arts
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Description – Dean, School of Design

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Institution: Leading University

About the University

The University is a progressive institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and industry engagement. With a strong focus on creative education, technology, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary learning, the University aims to develop globally competent graduates equipped for the evolving design economy.

We are seeking an accomplished academic leader to head the School of Design and drive excellence across teaching, research, industry collaboration, innovation, and institutional growth.

Position Overview

The Dean – School of Design will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for one of the University's flagship schools. The role requires a visionary leader with significant experience in design education, a strong understanding of emerging design disciplines, and an established network within academia and the creative industries.

The Dean will be responsible for shaping academic strategy, strengthening industry partnerships, enhancing research and innovation, attracting exceptional faculty and students, and positioning the School among India's leading design institutions. Successful design deans typically lead curriculum innovation, faculty development, research, and external partnerships while aligning academic strategy with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for the School of Design.
Position the School among India's premier design institutions through innovation and academic excellence.
Lead accreditation, rankings, international collaborations, and institutional development initiatives.
Drive growth in student enrolments, research, executive education, and global partnerships.

Academic Leadership

Lead curriculum development aligned with global design trends and industry requirements.
Introduce interdisciplinary programmes integrating Design, Technology, Business, AI, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Ensure high academic quality across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
Promote experiential, project-based, and studio-led learning.

Faculty Leadership

Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain outstanding faculty members.
Build a high-performance academic culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice.
Establish faculty development initiatives and international exposure opportunities.

Industry Engagement

Build strategic partnerships with leading design studios, technology companies, startups, creative agencies, manufacturing firms, and global organizations.
Strengthen internships, live industry projects, sponsored studios, and placement opportunities.
Promote consulting assignments and executive education programmes.

Research & Innovation

Foster research in emerging areas of design, innovation, sustainability, UX/UI, product design, service design, mobility, interaction design, digital experiences, and design strategy.
Encourage interdisciplinary research and externally funded projects.
Promote patents, publications, design showcases, exhibitions, and innovation labs.

Student Success

Create a vibrant student-centric learning ecosystem.
Encourage participation in national and international design competitions.
Support entrepreneurship, incubation, and startup initiatives.
Enhance student employability through industry immersion.

Academic Administration

Manage budgets, infrastructure, studios, laboratories, workshops, and academic resources.
Ensure compliance with university policies and statutory requirements.
Drive outcome-based education, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

External Relations

Represent the School at national and international academic forums.
Develop collaborations with universities, research centres, industry bodies, and professional associations.
Build the School's reputation through conferences, publications, exhibitions, and thought leadership.

Academic Programs

The School may include disciplines such as:

Communication Design
Product Design
Industrial Design
UX/UI Design
Interaction Design
Interior Design
Animation
Game Design
Transportation Design
Fashion Communication
Design Management
Service Design
Digital Experience Design
Strategic Design
Design Innovation

Qualification

Ph.D. in Design or a closely related discipline.
Master's Degree in Design from a reputed national or international institution.
Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, or related field.

Experience

18–25 years of progressively responsible academic and leadership experience.
Minimum 8–10 years in a senior academic leadership role such as Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Head of School, or equivalent.
Experience in leading accredited design programmes.
Strong record of academic administration, curriculum innovation, faculty leadership, and institutional development.
Demonstrated success in building industry partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess:

Strong academic credentials with an established national or international reputation.
Deep understanding of contemporary design education and creative industries.
Experience working with leading design schools or universities.
Proven leadership in curriculum transformation and academic innovation.
Strong publication, research, or professional practice portfolio.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in accreditation, rankings, and quality assurance.
Ability to inspire faculty, students, and industry partners.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic vision and execution capability.

Key Competencies

Academic Leadership
Strategic Planning
Curriculum Innovation
Design Thinking
Faculty Development
Industry Partnerships
Research & Innovation
Budget & Resource Management
Change Management
International Collaborations
Student Experience
Accreditation & Quality Assurance
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management

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