Career Counsellor & Admissions Executive – EdTech | Hybrid | Bangalore

Job Title: Academic Counsellor, Design Programs

Company: Designerrs Academy

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹3,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 per year fixed, plus monthly performance-linked incentives

About Designerrs Academy
Designerrs Academy is a design education platform offering industry-oriented programs in UI/UX and Product Design. Our community includes 40,000+ learners and 500+ mentors, and we were founded by alumni of NID and IIT. We help aspiring designers find the right career path, and we are growing our admissions team in Hyderabad.

Role Overview
As an Academic Counsellor, you will be the first point of contact for people exploring a career in design. You will understand their goals, recommend suitable programs and guide them through enrollment. The role combines consultative counselling with monthly enrollment targets.

Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective learners by phone, message and email to understand their career goals and recommend suitable programs
• Manage the admissions process from first inquiry to enrollment
• Welcome walk-in learners at our Hyderabad office and explain program details, learning outcomes and placement support
• Meet monthly enrollment targets through structured follow-ups and proactive outreach
• Coordinate with the marketing and placement teams to provide a smooth learner experience
• Keep accurate CRM records and suggest process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 0 to 2 years of experience in academic counselling, inside sales, admissions, business development or placement coordination (recent graduates with strong communication skills are welcome to apply)
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Telugu (spoken and written) is a plus
• Self-motivated, target-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to explain information clearly and answer questions with patience and empathy

Work Schedule

• Tuesday to Sunday (Monday weekly off)
• Additional day off on the second Thursday of every month
• Work from home every Thursday
• 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with flexible login between 10:00 and 11:00 AM and a 1-hour break

Benefits

• Fixed salary of ₹3 to 5 LPA, based on experience and interview performance
• Monthly performance-linked incentives
• Work from home every Thursday
• Paid sick leave
• Startup environment with full ownership of your work
• Exposure to the growing EdTech and design education space
• Collaborative, supportive team

How to Apply

Apply through this posting or Click on either one of these links:

• https://designerrs.com/careers/
• https://designers.ac/organisations/company/designers-academy/jobs/academic-counsellor-design-programs-hybrid-full-time-bangalore-hybrid-hyderabad-hybrid?src=public

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Kannada (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka