Careers

All opportunities to work with Serendipity Arts will be updated here. We currently do not have any openings, but this page will be updated as and when new opportunities become available. Watch this space.

cURRENT OPENING

Senior Editorial Manager

New Delhi (with travel as required)

Please email your application to [email protected]
Clearly state in the subject which position you are applying for.

Kindly include your date of birth, phone number, address, email ID, current and expected CTCs in your CV.

Responsibilities

Editorial & Content Development

• Develop original, engaging writing for Foundation-led initiatives, para-academic projects, and institutional collaborations.

• Manage and oversee all editorial content related to curatorial and Foundation-led programmes.

• Write, copy-edit, and proofread texts across formats including catalogues, publications, digital platforms, proposals, and presentations.

• Commission writers for print and digital publications, and manage the editorial workflow from concept to final delivery.

• Ensure consistency in tone, language, and editorial standards across all written material.

Collaboration & Project Coordination

• Work closely with the programming and curatorial teams to understand projects across the Festival and year-round Foundation initiatives.

• Collaborate with marketing and fundraising teams to develop editorial content for:
Social media campaigns
Newsletters
Grant proposals
Donor presentations
Project reports and communication material
Administrative & Management Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, payments, and administrative coordination with commissioned writers and contributors.

• Maintain editorial schedules and ensure timely delivery of all content.

• Support documentation and reporting requirements for institutional and funding partners.

travel requirements

• Travel between Delhi, Goa, and other parts of India as required to support projects.

• Mandatory presence in Goa for a minimum of 25 days in December during the Serendipity Arts Festival.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in publishing, editorial management, or related fields.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong understanding of editorial processes with a keen eye for detail.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in arts, culture, or creative sectors (desirable but not mandatory).

• Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, and Photoshop.

• Comfort working flexible hours when required, especially during festival periods.

CURRENT OPENING

Program Manager – Community & Partnerships (Arts & Crafts Incubation)

New Delhi (with travel as required)

Please email your application to [email protected]

Clearly state in the subject which position you are applying for.

Kindly include your date of birth, phone number, address, email ID, current and expected CTCs in your CV.

Responsibilities

Community & Ecosystem Partnerships

• Develop, nurture, and sustain strategic relationships with internal teams, ecosystem enablers, cultural institutions, NGOs, government bodies, corporates, donors, and industry networks to expand the incubator’s footprint.

• Build a strong community of artists, crafts-based entrepreneurs, mentors, funders, and collaborators.

• Represent the incubator at ecosystem events, exhibitions, demo days, and sector forums.

Program Design & Execution

• Identify, onboard, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and mentors to co-design and deliver structured incubation and acceleration programs.

• Ensure programs are aligned with the unique needs of art, craft, and creative enterprises, including market access, design innovation, branding, and sustainability.

• Coordinate workshops, mentorship sessions, peer-learning forums, and cohort-based activities.

Incubatee Support & Engagement

• Work closely with incubatee startups and creative entrepreneurs to understand their business, artistic, and operational needs.

• Facilitate access to mentorship, technical assistance, market linkages, funding opportunities, and capacity-building resources.

• Act as a primary point of contact for incubatees, ensuring a high-quality incubation experience.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Conduct in-depth monitoring of program performance and incubatee progress.

• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights for continuous program improvement.

• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and impact assessments for internal and external stakeholders.

Funding & Financial Sustainability

• Proactively map and track the funding landscape relevant to arts, crafts, culture, and impact entrepreneurship (grants, CSR, foundations, government schemes, impact investors).

• Design and support fundraising strategies to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the incubator and its graduated cohorts.

• Support incubatees in understanding and accessing appropriate funding mechanisms.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Design, Social Sciences, Management, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in incubation, acceleration, ecosystem development, or relevant program management.

• Proven experience working with funding or incubation of art & crafts–based, creative, or impact-focused startups.

• Strong understanding of the arts, crafts, cultural economy, and social impact entrepreneurship ecosystem.

• Experience engaging with donors, CSR teams, government bodies, and impact investors is highly desirable.

CURRENT OPENING

Executive / Senior Executive – Visuals & Design

New Delhi

Interested Candidates may please apply on [email protected] with updated CV/ Resume with following details:-

1. Notice Period:
2. Present CTC:
3. Expected CTC:
4. Reasons for Joining Serendipity Arts Foundation (in 50 words)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand & Identity Design
Develop, and execute visual identities for festival verticals, residencies, and special projects. Ensure consistent application of brand identity across all collaterals, platforms, and touchpoints.

Campaign & Communication Design
Create visual assets for social media, announcements, presentations, and communication toolkits aligned with.

Spatial & Experiential Design
Develop environmental graphics, exhibition collaterals, and on-ground visual materials. Collaborate with programming, spatial and operations teams to integrate visual identity within physical and experiential spaces.

Publication & Print Design
Design catalogues, booklets, brochures, and editorial layouts. Explore tactile formats and print-led storytelling approaches aligned with project narratives.

Art Direction & Visual Systems
Build and maintain design systems, templates, and brand guidelines. Contribute to the long-term development of the organisation’s visual language.

Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with curatorial, production, and communications teams across projects. Contribute to early-stage discussions to help shape creative direction and communication strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand & Identity Design
Develop, and execute visual identities for festival verticals, residencies, and special projects. Ensure consistent application of brand identity across all collaterals, platforms, and touchpoints.

Campaign & Communication Design
Create visual assets for social media, announcements, presentations, and communication toolkits aligned with.

Spatial & Experiential Design
Develop environmental graphics, exhibition collaterals, and on-ground visual materials. Collaborate with programming, spatial and operations teams to integrate visual identity within physical and experiential spaces.

Publication & Print Design
Design catalogues, booklets, brochures, and editorial layouts. Explore tactile formats and print-led storytelling approaches aligned with project narratives.

Art Direction & Visual Systems
Build and maintain design systems, templates, and brand guidelines. Contribute to the long-term development of the organisation’s visual language.

Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with curatorial, production, and communications teams across projects. Contribute to early-stage discussions to help shape creative direction and communication strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of professional experience in communication or visual design roles. Fresher’s candidates will
undergo 6 months internship prior to confirmation to a permanent role.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality design outputs across print, digital, and campaign formats,
supported by a strong portfolio.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

• Sound understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, and visual hierarchy, with working knowledge of
both print production and digital design.