Manager-Marketing & Communications (Design) Full Time

Who we are

Plaksha is a 21st-century university focused on solving global challenges through transformative technology education. A unique collective philanthropy effort, our initiative is driven by a dedicated team committed to reimagining technology education in India.

What can Plaksha offer you? 

• A mission-driven workplace with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds in academia and industry.
• A transparent work culture embodying our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful, Exemplary), fostering personal growth.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse talent, promotes innovation, and supports the development of individuals from underrepresented groups.

Role: Manager/Senior Manager-Marketing & Communications. 

Reporting To: Director-Marketing & Communications

Location: Gurugram

Role Summary

The candidate will lead end-to-end creative design for the Undergraduate (UG) outreach team, delivering compelling, brand-aligned visuals across digital, print, and experiential formats. The role demands strong visual storytelling, the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects under tight timelines, and effective coordination with vendors, freelancers, and internal teams. The role also carries responsibility for mentoring junior designers and building a high-performing, process-oriented design culture.

Key Responsibilities

A. Creative Design & Delivery

• Design WhatsApp creatives optimized for mobile engagement and audience conversions.
• Produce drip emailer banner creatives aligned to campaign cadence and messaging.
• Create ad creatives tailored for digital marketing platforms – social media, Google Ads, and website.
• Develop event templates for open houses, webinars, and other outreach activities.
• Design print and e-brochures for distinct audience segments to communicate UG programs clearly and compellingly.

B. Brand Compliance & Project Delivery

• Maintain 100% brand compliance across all design outputs – digital, print, merchandise, and events.
• Manage coordination with vendors and freelancers, ensuring quality delivery within agreed timelines.
• Improve delivery efficiency through structured planning, clear briefing, and disciplined review cycles.
• Research, design, and execute major projects spanning UG, MSinAI, YTS+, social media, and branding.
• Adhere to defined turnaround timelines: New Brochures – 15 days; UG / MSinAI / SM Creatives – 24–48 hours; Newsletter – 5 days (first week of each month); VC Deck and Faculty Booklet updates – as per schedule.

C. Team Leadership & Design Culture

• Conduct 2 structured monthly design reviews and feedback sessions to maintain team quality and alignment.
• Mentor and support junior designers, improving overall output quality and consistency across the team.
• Lead annual design planning for key university initiatives including events, conferences, and annual reports.
• Identify and implement 2–3 process or workflow improvements during the year to enhance team productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Communication, Graphic Design, or a related creative discipline.
• 6–9 years of design experience, preferably in education, marketing communications, or an agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-channel creative work – digital, print, social media, and experiential.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platform creative specifications (Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn).
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects under tight timelines.
• Experience coordinating with and briefing vendors, freelancers, and cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior designers is an advantage.

Skills

• Creative Excellence: Consistently delivers high-quality, purposeful design that resonates with target audiences.
• Strong adherence to brand guidelines and visual identity systems across all outputs.
• Execution Discipline: Meets deadlines reliably through structured planning and proactive communication.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams, vendors, and freelancers to achieve shared outcomes.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Builds team capability through feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Innovation Mindset: Proactively identifies and implements improvements in design processes and workflows.