Freelance Lecturer – Creative Industries (m/f/d) (Game Design | Animation | Visual Communicatio[...]

Global University Systems GmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 41.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible project-based collaboration

International student engagement

Creative faculty

Dynamic academic environment

Zusammenfassung

A leading education provider in Germany is seeking freelance lecturers in creative industries to teach courses such as Game Design, Animation, and Graphic Design. This role provides an opportunity to connect industry practice with academic instruction in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and the ability to teach in English. A flexible, project-based engagement that connects with a diverse student cohort awaits, promoting innovation in teaching and learning.

Qualifikationen

• Proven professional experience in one or more creative industry fields.
• Ability to teach and communicate concepts clearly in English.
• Legal right to work as a freelancer in Germany or EU.
• 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).

Aufgaben

• Deliver lectures, workshops, and practical sessions at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Facilitate studio-based learning, critiques, and project reviews.
• Guide students through hands-on assignments, case studies, and real-world briefs.
• Guide students through hands-on assignments, case studies, and real-world briefs.

Kenntnisse

Game Design

Animation

Visual Communication

User Experience (UX/UI)

Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Blender

Maya

After Effects

TVPaint

Figma

Adobe XD

Jobbeschreibung

Your Responsibilities

BSBI’s Faculty of Creative Industries is expanding its pool of freelance lecturers and industry professionals to deliver practice-oriented teaching in creative disciplines.

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 combine industry 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 Experience (UX/UI)

• 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?

What We Offer

• 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 in English 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 a specialised 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 University's 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)

BSBI is an equal opportunities institution and values diversity, professional experience, and creative excellence.