- *Job Description:** HOD\- Animation, Graphics \& VFX
- *Vertical:** ICASA (Indian Institute of Creative Skills \& Advancement)
- *Experience:** 10\+ Years
- *Role Type:** Leadership / Vertical Head
ICASA is HKI Media’s dedicated skilling and training vertical focused on creating industry\-ready creative professionals.
The vertical is designed to bridge the gap between learning and real\-world execution, with strong alignment to media, content, and production ecosystems.
- *Centers of Excellence (CoE)**
1\. Content, Media \& Growth
- Digital content creation
- Social media \& performance marketing
- Branding, storytelling, and audience growth
2\. Creative Engineering \& Production
- Video production \& editing
- Studio workflows \& technical production
- Creative execution and visual storytelling
We are looking for HOD \- Creative to lead ICASA as a skilling vertical.
This is not a production role—it is a training, curriculum, and quality leadership role focused on building a best\-in\-class learning ecosystem.
You will be responsible for designing programs, building faculty, ensuring quality delivery, and driving student outcomes including placements.
1\. Curriculum \& Program Development
- Design industry\-relevant curriculum across both CoEs
- Ensure courses are aligned with current market needs
- Continuously upgrade content based on industry trends
2\. Faculty \& Trainer Management
- Identify, onboard, and manage trainers
- Build a strong network of industry professionals
- Ensure consistent teaching quality across batches
3\. Training Operations \& Delivery
- Oversee end\-to\-end training execution
- Ensure structured, disciplined, and outcome\-oriented delivery
- Monitor batch performance and student progress
4\. Quality Control \& Learning Outcomes
- Maintain high standards of training quality
- Implement feedback systems and performance tracking
- Ensure students receive practical, market\-relevant exposure
5\. Placement \& Industry Integration
- Ensure strong placement outcomes for students
- Build industry connections for hiring pipelines
- Align training with real job requirements
6\. Vertical Leadership
- Build and scale ICASA as a premium skilling brand
- Work closely with HKI Media leadership
- Drive long\-term strategy for growth and expansion
Must\-Have
* 10 \+ years of experience in
- Creative industry / media / production / digital ecosystem
- OR training / skilling / academic leadership roles
- Strong understanding of content, media, and production landscape
- Experience in curriculum design or training management
- Leadership and team management capability
Preferred
- Experience in ed\-tech or skill development
- Strong industry network (creatives, agencies, studios)
- Exposure to placement or talent development ecosystems
- ₹10\- 15 LPA
- Growth aligned with vertical performance
Why This Role Matters
- You will build and lead ICASA from the front
- Direct impact on creating industry\-ready talent at scale
- Opportunity to shape a national\-level skilling ecosystem
Pay: ₹1,000,000\.00 \- ₹1,500,000\.00 per year
Application Question(s)
- We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
- Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
- Are you okay with the offered salary bracket of 10\-15LPA?
- What is your current annual CTC? (LPA)
- Do you have any experience in animation, graphics or VFX?Do you have any experience in animation, graphics or VFX?
- Are you comfortable working 6 days a week?Are you comfortable working 6 days a week?
- How many years of experience you have in media industry?
Work Location: In person