Graphic Design Faculty

Arena Animation; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Animation in Kozhikode is seeking a Graphic Design Faculty for a full-time, on-site role. You will deliver classroom and lab-based instruction in graphic design concepts, tools, and workflows to help learners build portfolio-ready skills aligned with industry standards.

Day-to-day duties include preparing lesson plans, teaching Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, assessing student work, mentoring projects, updating materials, and collaborating on curriculum development while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience creating digital assets for web, social media, and multimedia platforms.
• Ability to design and deliver structured lessons, workshops, and project-based learning.
• Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience in design or related disciplines is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to diverse learners.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating professional graphic design work and familiarity with current design trends.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching practices and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and deliver classroom and lab-based instruction.
• Teach software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor students on projects and portfolio development.
• Update course materials and stay current with design trends.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and student placements.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communication

Typography

Layout

Branding

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Diploma in Visual Communication

Fine Arts background

Certifications (advantage)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Company Description Arena Animation is a pioneer and global leader in animation and non-formal, curriculum-based training programs, with an extensive network of centers worldwide since 1996. The organization offers industry-relevant courses in animation, VFX, gaming, web design, graphic design, and related fields, preparing learners for global careers in the media and entertainment industry. Courses are backed by strong industry alliances, experienced faculty, and up-to-date technology and software tools. Graduates build careers as graphic designers, web designers, 2D/3D animators and designers, 3D modelers, multimedia programmers, compositors, visualizers, content developers, and pre- and post-production professionals in leading studios and entertainment companies.

Role Description The Graphic Design Faculty role is a full-time, on-site position based at Arena Animation in Kozhikode. The faculty member will deliver classroom and lab-based instruction in graphic design concepts, tools, and workflows, ensuring that learners gain practical, portfolio-ready skills aligned with industry standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, teaching software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and related tools, assessing student work, providing constructive feedback, and mentoring students on projects. The role also involves updating course materials, staying current with design trends and techniques, collaborating with other faculty on curriculum development, and supporting student placements and career guidance activities.

Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills, including visual communication, layout, typography, and branding.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience creating digital assets for web, social media, and multimedia platforms.
• Ability to design and deliver structured lessons, workshops, and project-based learning.
• Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience in design or related disciplines is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to diverse learners.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating professional graphic design work and familiarity with current design trends.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a closely related field; relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative teams and support student success and placement initiatives.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching practices and continuous professional development.