Freelance Lecturer – Creative Industries (m/f/d) (Game Design | Animation | Visual Communication | User Experience | Graphic Design)

Impleo; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible, project-based freelance

International cohorts

Industry-aligned teaching

Academic environment

Recurring assignments

Zusammenfassung

BSBI in Hamburg is expanding its pool of freelance lecturers and industry professionals to deliver practice-oriented teaching in creative disciplines. We seek experienced freelancers who can teach, mentor, and guide students through applied, project-based learning in Game Design, Animation, Visual Communication, UX/UI, and Graphic Design.

This role is ideal for professionals who wish to combine industry practice with academic teaching, without long-term employment obligations.

Qualifikationen

• 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).

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Teaching ability

English communication

Industry experience

Ausbildung

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Unity/Unreal basics

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Blender

Maya

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

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

About us

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.

With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Business & Innovation), htk academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.

As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.

At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education. www.gusgermany.com