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🎨 Position: Portfolio Mentor – Art, Design & Architecture 📍 Location: Delhi | Full-time, In-Person 📅 Experience Level: 2–4 years 🔍 About Rostrum Education Rostrum Education is a globally respected university admissions consulting firm with operations in India, the UAE, and Hong Kong. We work with ambitious, high-performing students applying to Ivy League, T20, and top liberal arts colleges in the US and UK. Our team combines deep admissions expertise, data-driven strategy, and a commitment to quality, student-first advising. As we grow, we are expanding our portfolio-building division for students applying to creative programs in art, design, architecture, and related fields. 🎯 About the Role We are looking for a driven and experienced Portfolio Mentor who can take ownership of student outcomes in high-stakes application environments. This is not a casual mentoring role — it requires rigor, planning, creative judgment, and proactive client engagement. You will be responsible for helping students conceptualize, build, and finalize competitive portfolios for admission to the world’s top design and creative schools, such as Parsons, RISD, UAL, RCA, Pratt, and others. You will be expected to deliver under pressure, meet deadlines without compromise, and serve as a creative motivator, academic coach, and accountability partner to your students — all while maintaining a high standard of professional communication with families and the internal counseling team. This is also a high-visibility role within the organization, offering strong growth pathways into senior mentorship and academic leadership . As one of the early hires in our art and design vertical, you will help shape how this practice evolves — both creatively and strategically. 🧠 Key Responsibilities Mentor students 1:1 through the end-to-end portfolio process — ideation, project planning, execution, presentation, documentation, and editing. Review and critique student work with an eye for conceptual clarity, originality, and academic fit . Develop customized portfolio plans and creative timelines based on each student’s target schools and program requirements. Ensure that all student portfolios meet international standards and are application-ready by deadlines — no exceptions. Maintain consistent and transparent communication with students and families about progress, challenges, and outcomes. Keep students on track by maintaining weekly meeting schedules, feedback cycles, and milestone checklists . Advise students on the use of digital tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Rhino, Figma, CAD, SketchUp) and how to curate an effective digital portfolio or website. Support students in identifying extracurricular opportunities such as competitions, exhibitions, mentorships, and internships through research or a strong network. Take initiative to resolve roadblocks, motivate unresponsive students, and coordinate with the broader counseling team to keep each file on course. Handle pressure and multiple student accounts simultaneously without sacrificing quality or deadlines. ✅ Required Qualifications & Attributes Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Top 30 global school in design, art, architecture, or related fields (e.g., RISD, UAL, RCA, Parsons, Pratt, Cornell AAP, SCI-Arc). 2–4 years of work experience in portfolio mentoring, creative education, or a studio/design environment. Prior experience in applying to or studying at an international university . A strong understanding of application portals such as Common App or the UCAS is beneficial. Proficiency with creative software tools used in portfolio creation and visual storytelling (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Figma). Deep familiarity with global portfolio expectations and formats — from sketchbook development to project documentation. Strong network in the art, design, or architecture space , including connections with industry professionals, faculty, internship coordinators, and creative mentors. Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and student accounts . Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage and motivate students while managing high-expectation parents professionally . A proactive mindset — you don’t wait to be told what’s wrong, you preempt problems and act on them. High intellectual and aesthetic rigor — someone who treats creative mentoring with academic seriousness. 🌱 Why Join Rostrum? Make a tangible impact in the lives of students applying to the world’s best creative programs . Join a team of ambitious, ethical, and globally minded counselors who are reshaping the education ecosystem. Enjoy significant growth opportunities — whether in academic leadership, international collaboration, or creative direction. Work on high-profile student portfolios that have a real chance at elite global placements. Be part of an organization that values your creative voice , respects professional rigor, and rewards outcomes. Show more Show less
