Instructor - UX/UI Design

Traction is searching for a talented and passionate UX/UI Design Instructor to join our esteemed team. As an Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers by delivering high-quality, interactive, and hands-on educational experiences. Your expertise, combined with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment, will empower our students to excel in the rapidly evolving world of digital design. Responsibilities:Curriculum Development: Develop and enhance comprehensive, up-to-date curricula for UX/UI design courses, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, emerging trends, and design tools.Instructional Delivery: Conduct engaging and interactive classes, workshops, and design exercises to effectively teach UX/UI principles, design thinking, wireframing, prototyping, and user research methodologies.Design Project Facilitation: Guide students through real-world design projects and challenges that simulate industry scenarios, encouraging creativity and critical thinking.Design Critiques: Conduct regular design reviews and critiques to provide constructive feedback and mentorship, encouraging students to improve their design skills and creative problem-solving abilities.Industry Insights: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and design tools in the UX/UI field, integrating relevant advancements into the curriculum to ensure students receive cutting-edge education.Collaborative Learning: Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can actively participate and contribute to the design community.Portfolio Review: Assist students in developing and refining their design portfolios, providing guidance on showcasing their work effectively to potential employers.Workshop & Events: Organize and participate in design workshops, design sprints, portfolio reviews, and other design-related events to promote the program and engage with the design community.Student Support: Offer guidance and support to students through regular office hours, email, and other communication channels, addressing their questions and challenges.Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with other instructors and the curriculum development team to continually enhance the learning experience and ensure the program remains relevant to industry demands. Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.Proven professional experience in UX/UI design, with a portfolio showcasing a range of successful projects and design solutions.Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or other relevant software.In-depth understanding of UX/UI design principles, user-centred design (UCD), and design thinking methodologies.Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or instructional design is advantageous but not mandatory.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex design concepts in a clear and understandable manner.Passion for education, design, and a genuine desire to help others succeed in their design journey.Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.Join our team, and become a driving force in shaping the future of UX/UI design education. Together, we'll inspire and empower the next generation of designers to make a positive impact in the digital world. NotesRole is Remote taught virtuallyRemuneration is $2,500 per course