# Launch Your Tech Career: EDTS Design Management Program Batch 2
Stepping into the professional world can feel overwhelming, especially in the fast-paced tech and digital landscape. If you are a recent graduate eager to make a tangible impact, finding the right launchpad is crucial. Since 2019, EDTS has operated as the premier Digital Center of Excellence for the Salim Group, partnering with industry giants like Indofood, Indomaret, and Bogasari to drive large-scale digital transformations.
Now, EDTS is opening doors for ambitious emerging talent through the Design Management Program Batch 2. This initiative goes beyond a standard entry-level job; it is a comprehensive career accelerator designed to shape tomorrow’s digital leaders.
## Why Join the EDTS Design Management Program?
Participating in a structured graduate program offers a safety net combined with rapid professional growth. EDTS ensures that participants receive comprehensive support throughout their journey. Here is what you can expect when you join the team:
* Competitive Compensation: Receive a salary package that fairly reflects your hard work, talent, and dedication.
* Expert Mentorship: Work alongside seasoned technology and design leaders who provide personalized guidance and constructive feedback.
* Intensive Skill Development: Sharpen your abilities through hands-on training sessions and specialized professional workshops.
* Clear Career Advancement: Navigate a well-defined pathway designed to transition high-performing trainees into permanent, impactful roles.
* Real-World Project Exposure: Contribute directly to enterprise-level projects that test your creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
* Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in an energetic, inclusive, and collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
## Candidate Profile: Who Are We Looking For?
EDTS seeks driven, curious, and adaptable individuals ready to embrace intensive learning. Review the qualifications below to see if you are a strong fit for the program:
* Educational Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
* Experience Level: Open to fresh graduates as well as professionals with up to one year of working experience.
* Academic Excellence: Maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale.
* Portfolio Quality: Present an outstanding portfolio demonstrating robust prototyping and design capabilities backed by clear documentation.
* Technical Familiarity: Show basic working knowledge of industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, alongside familiarity with mobile development principles (Kotlin or Swift).
* Soft Skills: Possess exceptional written and verbal communication abilities paired with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
* Program Commitment: Be fully available for a two-year journey consisting of a one-year intensive training program followed by a one-year service commitment.
## How to Apply