Graphic Design Lecturer

LCI Education; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle College Jakarta seeks a Graphic Design Lecturer to deliver industry-relevant, practice-oriented education. You will teach, mentor students through real-world projects, and contribute to curriculum development to uphold academic quality and industry reputation.

You will guide portfolios, engage with industry initiatives, and participate in academic activities while maintaining professional conduct and continuous development in design practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design (DKV) or related field.
• Master's degree in Design or a relevant field.
• Professional industry experience in Graphic Design, Advertising, Art Direction or Social-First Creative (preferred).
• Previous teaching or mentoring experience (an advantage).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design workflows.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must not hold an active NIDN/NUPTK affiliation or be registered as a lecturer/teacher at another university or educational institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, practice-oriented Graphic Design courses aligned with approved outlines and learning outcomes.
• Introduce contemporary design practice, including visual storytelling, branding, advertising and creative direction.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and digital workflows in teaching and demonstrations.
• Guide students through design projects from concept development to final execution.
• Assess student work fairly and submit grades on schedule.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to develop students' creativity and critical thinking.
• Mentor students in developing creative portfolios and industry readiness.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic activities and participate in meetings, moderation, exhibitions, juries and related activities.
• Engage with industry through live briefs, guest lectures, competitions and partner projects.

Skills

Graphic design

Teaching

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Industry engagement

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design

Master's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Graphic Design Lecturer

Job Purpose:

To deliver industry-relevant, practice-oriented Graphic Design education that develops students into creative, critical and employable visual communication professionals. The role bridges contemporary design practice and academic learning by teaching, mentoring students through real-world projects, and contributing to curriculum development and academic activities that uphold LaSalle College Jakarta's academic quality and industry reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching & Learning Delivery
   • Plan and deliver engaging, practice-oriented Graphic Design courses in line with approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
   • Introduce contemporary design practice, including visual storytelling, branding, advertising and creative direction.
   • Use current design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and digital workflows in teaching and demonstrations.
2. Student Project Guidance & Assessment
   • Guide students through design projects from concept development and research to final execution.
   • Assess student work fairly and consistently against assessment criteria, and submit grades on schedule.
   • Provide timely, constructive feedback that builds students' creative and critical-thinking skills.
3. Mentoring & Portfolio Development
   • Mentor students in developing their creative and professional portfolios.
   • Support students' career readiness by sharing professional practices and industry expectations.
4. Curriculum Development & Academic Activities
   • Contribute to the review and development of the Graphic Design curriculum, course materials and assessments.
   • Participate in academic meetings, moderation, exhibitions, juries and other programme activities.
   • Support academic quality and accreditation processes, including required documentation.
5. Industry Engagement
   • Bring relevant industry experience, trends and professional practices into the classroom.
   • Contribute to industry-oriented initiatives such as live briefs, guest lectures, competitions and partner projects.
6. Professional Conduct & Compliance
   • Uphold LaSalle College Jakarta's academic policies, code of conduct and safeguarding standards in all interactions with students.
   • Maintain current knowledge of design practice and teaching methods through continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (S1) in Visual Communication Design (DKV) or a closely related DKV discipline.
• Master's degree (S2) in Design or a relevant field.
• Professional industry experience in Graphic Design, Advertising, Art Direction or Social-First Creative (preferred).
• Previous teaching or mentoring experience (an advantage).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Graphic Design and Visual Communication Design.
• Good understanding of design principles, typography, layout, branding and creative development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design workflows.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must not hold an active NIDN/NUPTK affiliation or be registered as a lecturer/teacher at another university or educational institution.
• Passionate about working with young creatives and developing their creative and professional capabilities.
• Willing to contribute to academic activities, curriculum development, student projects and industry-oriented initiatives.