Designers in the technology industry are creating new and exciting career opportunities in India and abroad. Various offshoots of Communication Design, such as Design experience Analyst, Graphic Designer, Product Designer, UX/UI Designer, Visual Communication Designer, and Product Designer, are now making their mark in companies like Adobe, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, Paytm, CommerceIQ, and others. Aditi Srivastava, President of Pearl Academy, stated that design students from the academy have been offered annual packages of up to 20 lakhs INR in these futuristic roles that require both technical skills and creative thinking.
Experts believe that this trend is not surprising given the tech boom in recent years and its acceleration during the pandemic. In fact, a recent NASSCOM survey report revealed that approximately two-thirds of CEOs expected digital talent to make up 50% of new hires. Reports like these indicate a bright future for the digital talent cultivated by Pearl Academy.
What makes these unconventional careers so appealing to the Nextgen? According to Monalisa Sengupta, a Communication Design student at Pearl Academy, these roles not only enhance design skills but also problem-solving, ideation, communication, and networking skills. Sengupta, who was placed as a Design Analyst at Deloitte, sees this as the start of her professional journey in the right direction. She also emphasized that Pearl Academy provided ample opportunities to socialize, connect, and stand out with one’s skills and talents. The academy offers portfolio building, exposure to international trends, interactions with influencers, and real-time problem-solving scenarios, all of which eventually helped Sengupta achieve her goals.
The career services team at Pearl Academy worked tirelessly with these ambitious students on their interview skills and portfolios, knowing that securing jobs during the pandemic was not easy. This dedication paid off as the students landed job profiles of their choice. Akshita Mehrotra, a Graphic Designer placed at Gartner, expressed her enthusiasm for curating designs for clients and developing new design concepts and ideas as per the briefs.
These young professionals have some advice for their juniors and peers. They believe that collaboration, self-confidence, time-management, an open and curious mind, and a willingness to learn new things are essential skills to excel in any placement.
To learn more about Pearl Academy students and their experiences, watch the video on the academy’s official website, pearlacademy.com, which also provides information about academics, admissions, fee structure, industry-relevant training, and placements.
