Lecturer Interior Design Mumbai (Temporary)

Istituto Marangoni Mumbai is seeking an experienced and passionateInterior Design Lecturerto join its Mumbai School on a part-time basis fromAugust 2026.

We are looking for a design professional who can bring both academic rigor and industry expertise into the classroom inspiring students to develop innovative sustainable and human-centred spatial solutions.

You will teach approximately34 classes per weekwithin the Product Design programmes and contribute to the academic and creative development of undergraduate students.

The role combines studio teaching project supervision tutorials critiques and assessment activities. The lecturer will support students throughout the design process from research and concept development to technical resolution and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures workshops tutorials and critiques in Interior Design.

• Guide students through spatial design projects across residential hospitality and retail space contexts.

• Teach design methodologies spatial storytelling user-centred design sustainability contemporary design practice and technical skills.

• Support students in developing conceptual technical and visual communication skills.

• Prepare project briefs lesson plans learning resources and assessment materials.

• Evaluate student work in accordance with institutional academic standards.

• Participate in assessment panels academic meetings and portfolio reviews.

• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration with creative programmes.

• Integrate contemporary industry trends digital workflows and emerging technologies into teaching.

Professional & Educational Requirements

• Masters Degree (MA/MSc) in Architecture Interior Architecture Interior Design or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of professional industry experience in architecture interior architecture interior design or spatial design practice.

• Experience working on international projects or with globally recognised architecture and design practices.

• Professional registration with a recognised architectural or design body.

• Experience teaching undergraduate or postgraduate design programmes.

• Knowledge of computational design parametric design digital fabrication AI-assisted design workflows or emerging technologies.

• Evidence of professional recognition through publications exhibitions awards conferences or industry collaborations.

• Previous teaching lecturing tutoring or mentoring experience in higher education or professional design education.

• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating completed projects and design development processes.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD SketchUp Rhino Revit Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise studio-based projects and provide constructive design feedback.

• Strong knowledge of materials construction methods sustainability spatial planning and contemporary design practices.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a practitioner-educator who combines professional expertise with a passion for teaching. The ideal candidate will be able to challenge students creatively encourage experimentation and help them develop a strong design identity while understanding the realities of contemporary professional practice.

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Portfolio of professional work

• Teaching statement (maximum 500 words)

• Contact details for two professional references

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