Visual Design Instructor (Part-Time)

DESIGNATION Labs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

DESIGNATION Labs in St. Louis is looking for a part-time Visual Design Instructor. You will teach UI and visual design using DESIGNATION's proprietary curriculum while mentoring aspiring students. This role includes evening lectures and workshops geared towards nurturing talent in the design field.

Ideal candidates have over 4 years of industry experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for user-centered design. Join us in shaping the future of digital design!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience in UI and visual design.
• Passion for digital design and user-centered design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach UI and visual design to students in 4 classes/month.
• Mentor students and provide feedback in person and via email.
• Connect job-ready students with potential job opportunities.

Skills

UI and visual design

Mentoring

Communication skills

User-centered design

Job description

Job Description

You love UI and visual design and have a lot of experience in it. You are a designer by day, but you would love to teach aspiring design students the power of good design, UI, with a solid base in UX principles. The Visual Design Instructor role is an evening part-time position, with 6pm - 9pm lectures three times per month, as well as a Saturday workshop and office hours.

Responsibilities

Teach UI and visual design to students (4 classes/month); you would teach DESIGNATION's proprietary design curriculum, but would be able to add your own flavors to the content

Mentor students and provide feedback in-person and via email

Connect job-ready students with any potential opportunities; interface with the student job placement program

• Contribute to improve the UI and visual design curriculum
• Contribute UI and visual design thought leadership articles to the DESIGNATION blog, and speak or host workshops/events throughout the year

Qualifications

4+ years industry experience

You are a working professional with a passion for digital design and user-centered design; you have a ton of experiences and insights to share with aspiring students who want to break into the UI and visual design field

You love technology, and are committed to helping people understand the principles of user interface and visual design

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Educational background is a plus, but not a requirement

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.