Instructor - UX/UI Design

Traction is searching for a talented and passionate UX/UI Design Instructor to join our esteemed team. As an Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers by delivering high-quality, interactive, and hands-on educational experiences. Your expertise, combined with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment, will empower our students to excel in the rapidly evolving world of digital design.

Responsibilities:

  • Curriculum Development: Develop and enhance comprehensive, up-to-date curricula for UX/UI design courses, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, emerging trends, and design tools.
  • Instructional Delivery: Conduct engaging and interactive classes, workshops, and design exercises to effectively teach UX/UI principles, design thinking, wireframing, prototyping, and user research methodologies.
  • Design Project Facilitation: Guide students through real-world design projects and challenges that simulate industry scenarios, encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
  • Design Critiques: Conduct regular design reviews and critiques to provide constructive feedback and mentorship, encouraging students to improve their design skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Industry Insights: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and design tools in the UX/UI field, integrating relevant advancements into the curriculum to ensure students receive cutting-edge education.
  • Collaborative Learning: Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can actively participate and contribute to the design community.
  • Portfolio Review: Assist students in developing and refining their design portfolios, providing guidance on showcasing their work effectively to potential employers.
  • Workshop & Events: Organize and participate in design workshops, design sprints, portfolio reviews, and other design-related events to promote the program and engage with the design community.
  • Student Support: Offer guidance and support to students through regular office hours, email, and other communication channels, addressing their questions and challenges.
  • Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with other instructors and the curriculum development team to continually enhance the learning experience and ensure the program remains relevant to industry demands.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Proven professional experience in UX/UI design, with a portfolio showcasing a range of successful projects and design solutions.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or other relevant software.
  • In-depth understanding of UX/UI design principles, user-centred design (UCD), and design thinking methodologies.
  • Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or instructional design is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex design concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Passion for education, design, and a genuine desire to help others succeed in their design journey.
  • Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Join our team, and become a driving force in shaping the future of UX/UI design education. Together, we'll inspire and empower the next generation of designers to make a positive impact in the digital world.

Notes

  • Role is Remote taught virtually
  • Remuneration is $2,500 per course
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