Placement Statistics

The Design program at G D Goenka University Gurugram has consistently achieved strong placement outcomes over the past several years. The following table presents detailed statistics for the last five academic years:

Top Recruiting Companies

A number of prominent organizations regularly recruit graduates from the Design program, offering diverse career opportunities across multiple sectors:

• Microsoft
• IBM
• Google
• Amazon Web Services
• Infosys
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Coca-Cola
• PepsiCo
• General Electric
• Siemens
• Adobe Systems
• Apple Inc.
• Uber Technologies
• Meta Platforms
• NVIDIA Corporation

Job Profiles Offered

Companies typically offer roles such as Product Designer, UX/UI Designer, Brand Strategist, Service Designer, and Innovation Consultant. These positions often involve responsibilities related to user research, interface design, prototyping, and product development.

Sector-Wise Analysis

The career landscape for Design graduates is diverse, with opportunities available in various sectors including:

• IT/Software: Leading tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon offer roles in UX/UI design, product design, and innovation strategy.
• Core Engineering: Organizations such as General Electric and Siemens provide opportunities in industrial design, sustainable product development, and manufacturing processes.
• Finance: Firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase often recruit designers for roles in financial data visualization, user experience design for fintech platforms, and branding.
• Consulting: Management consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company and BCG seek designers to support strategic initiatives involving customer experience mapping and organizational transformation.
• Analytics: Companies like Tableau and SAP hire designers for data visualization, dashboard creation, and interactive analytics interfaces.
• PSUs: Public sector undertakings in energy, infrastructure, and transportation provide opportunities for designing systems that meet national development goals.

Internship Season

The internship season is a crucial phase where students gain valuable industry exposure. The university organizes internships through partnerships with top companies, providing stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per month depending on the company and role. Historically, the highest stipend offered was ₹60,000/month at Microsoft and Google.

Key Internship Companies

• Microsoft
• Google
• Amazon Web Services
• IBM
• Infosys

These internships not only provide monetary compensation but also serve as stepping stones to full-time offers, with many students securing positions upon graduation.