Freelance Lecturer – Creative Industries (mfd) (Game Design | Animation | Visual Communication | User Experience | Graphic Design)
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Your Responsibilities
We are seeking experienced freelancers who are actively working in the creative industries and are able to teach mentor and guide students through applied project-based learning in the following areas:
- Game Design
- Animation
- Visual Communication
- User Experience (UX/UI)
- Graphic Design
This role is ideal for professionals who wish to combineindustry practice with academic teaching without long-term employment obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning Delivery
- Deliver lectures workshops and practical sessions at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Teach industry-relevant tools workflows and methodologies
- Facilitate studio-based learning critiques and project reviews
- Guide students through hands-on assignments case studies and real-world briefs
Curriculum & Content Contribution
- Deliver teaching based on existing module descriptors and learning outcomes
- Adapt teaching materials to reflect current industry practices and trends
- Contribute examples from professional practice (projects pipelines tools)
- Support applied learning aligned with creative industry standards
Student Engagement & Mentoring
- Provide academic and practical guidance to students
- Support students professional development and portfolio building
- Participate in feedback sessions critiques and formative assessments
Assessment & Academic Support (where applicable)
- Assess student work based on predefined assessment criteria
- Provide constructive feedback aligned with academic standards
- Support moderation and quality assurance processes if required
Your profile
Subject Areas & Skills (One or More Required)
Game Design
- Game mechanics gameplay systems level design
- Unity / Unreal basics prototyping player experience
Animation
- 2D / 3D animation principles
- Storyboarding character animation motion design
- Industry tools (e.g. After Effects Blender Maya TVPaint)
Visual Communication
- Visual storytelling branding typography
- Concept development and design systems
- User research interaction design wireframing prototyping
- UX strategy usability testing design thinking
- Tools such as Figma Adobe XD or similar
Graphic Design
- Layout typography branding visual identity
- Editorial digital and campaign design
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
Requirements
Mandatory
- Proven professional experience in one or more creative industry fields
- Ability to teach and communicate concepts clearly in English
- Availability for scheduled teaching periods (block teaching or weekly sessions)
- Legal right to work as a freelancer in Germany or EU (or ability to invoice internationally)
Professional & Technical Skills
- Strong practical knowledge of relevant industry-standard software
- Experience working on real-world projects or commercial creative work
- Confidence in teaching applied hands-on content
Personal Competencies
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Student-centred and practice-oriented teaching approach
- Reliability professionalism and academic responsibility
- Openness to innovation in digital and hybrid learning environments
Why us
- Flexible project-based freelance collaboration
- Opportunity to teach international diverse student cohorts
- Engagement with a practice-oriented creative faculty
- Academic environment connected to industry and innovation
- Potential for recurring teaching assignments
Interested
Please ensure your application is submitted inEnglish and includes the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae or professional portfolio
- Short profile outlining your industry expertise and teaching interests
- Certified Degree certificate for its authenticity with an Apostille stamp or certified by an specialized notary
- Contact details of the Secretariat Office of the University the PhD was completed on
- In case of PhD candidates: Kindly submit an official document from the University certifying you are an active student pursuing Doctorate studies plus the Universitys Secretariat Office contact details
- Comprehensive list of publications
- Overview of courses given to date (scope topic) as well as teaching evaluations
- Work certificates/professional references (incl. working hours)
About us
We prepare students for impactful global careers providing accessible and quality education to cultivate future industry leaders. With a focus on enterprise leadership and success our programmes empower students with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead and succeed fostering an inclusive innovative and supportive learning environment. Our mission is to shape the future by nurturing exceptional talent and driving positive change in the competitive international business world.
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Key Skills
- Computer Science
- user experience
- User Interface
- SME
- CSS
- Interaction Design
- Windows
- Android
- Usability Studies
- Visual Design
- HTML
- User Research
- JavaScript
- Web Services
- Wireframes
About Company
BSBI is part of GUS Germany GmbH (GGG), a dynamic network of higher education institutions with more than 15,000 students at locations in Germany, Europe and beyond. We prepare students for impactful global careers, providing accessible and quality education to cultivate future indust ... View more
