INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CRAFTS AND DESIGN (IICD), JAIPUR

Joined Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur as an Assistant Professor in June 2021.
 

• Developed a new 4-year and 2-year academic program, Craft Communication Design.

• Assisted senior colleague in creating the department's vision, defining subject matter, and designing academic timetables.

• Post-graduate program commenced successfully in October 2021, followed by the launch of the undergraduate program in September 2022.

• Taught various subjects including Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Photography, Filmmaking, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Fashion, Design Management, Trend Studies, Merchandising, Wayfinding, and Journalism & Mass Communication.

• Managed IICD website and oversaw the institution's social media presence.

• Responsibilities included monitoring the website, creating event pages, updating blog sections, and handling copywriting for event promotion. Coordinated for the fee collection portal, admissions portal with third party service provided.

• Played a key role in strategising marketing efforts during admissions season, engaging with coaching centers, social media marketing agencies and advertising companies.

• Focused on refining IICD's brand identity and devised a social media plan to foster organic growth.

• Led the Student Activities Cohort (SAC), representing over 350 students.

• Trained students to handle responsibilities, organize social events, and conduct online promotional activities and manage social media.

• Facilitated the establishment of new student clubs and organized elections for the student body.

I was committed to fostering academic growth, enhancing online presence, and providing students with an engaging learning environment at IICD. Images below are a mix of my work and work of the students I got a chance to mentor during the course of my employment.