Associate Lecturer - Art Direction for Advertising (HE7)

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced art director to teach classes on art direction and visual communication. You will manage sizeable classes and provide feedback to students, translating creative advertising ideas into art-directed executions.

The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a Communications-related discipline, alongside teaching experience and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in advertising or art direction.
• Strong passion for teaching and shaping the minds of the younger generation.

Responsibilities

• Teach day-time classes on art direction and visual communication.
• Handle sizeable class sizes and manage assessment marking.
• Provide constructive feedback to students within the given timeline.
• Work closely under the guidance of the course coordinator.
• Translate conceptual creative advertising ideas into art-directed executions.

Skills

Teaching

Art direction

Visual communication

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Communications-related discipline

Job description

Overview

The role of the art director in advertising is to add aesthetic value and clarity to an advertising idea. This course explores visual communication theory, how advertising art direction enhances campaigns, adds value, clarity and differentiation in crowded media environments. It integrates communication theory, visualization, and art direction practice as students translate conceptual creative advertising ideas into art-directed executions across various advertising channels and contexts.

Students will also explore social, ethical and environmental issues relevant to art direction, as well as the currency of visual media in contemporary global advertising.

Responsibilities

• Teach day‑time classes on art direction and visual communication
• Handle sizeable class sizes and manage assessment marking
• Provide constructive feedback to students within the given timeline
• Work closely under the guidance of the course coordinator based in the partner university
• Translate conceptual creative advertising ideas into art‑directed executions across various channels and contexts

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in a Communications‑related discipline from a reputable university
• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level (preferred)
• 5 years of relevant work experience in advertising or art direction (advantage)
• Strong passion for teaching and shaping the minds of the younger generation
• Dedicated, highly motivated, and able to manage a sizeable class and assessment marking efficiently