Assistant Professor - Foundation

Job Title:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional with a Master’s or PhD in a design-related field to join our team.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

1. Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver courses using digital tools such as

  Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Figma, Miro

  , and prototyping platforms.
• Conduct lectures, practical sessions, workshops, and studio classes.
• Teach

  Design Thinking

  , UI/UX fundamentals, wireframing, prototyping, and user research methods.
• Ensure high-quality, industry-aligned content delivery across modules.

2. Curriculum Design & Upgradation

• Develop, update, and refine course content, learning materials, assignments, and project briefs.
• Integrate

  latest tech innovations

  including AI-driven design tools, motion graphics, AR/VR design, and emerging UI/UX trends.
• Embed real-world case studies and project-based learning approaches.

3. Assessment & Student Feedback

• Prepare and administer assessments, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.
• Provide timely formative and summative feedback.
• Support students in developing strong

  industry-ready portfolios

  using digital tools.

4. Student Mentoring & Engagement

• Guide students through projects, design critiques, and portfolio development.
• Encourage participation in designathons, hackathons, digital art challenges, and national/international competitions.
• Monitor and enhance student engagement in classroom and online platforms.

5. Industry Exposure & Collaboration

• Establish connections with design studios, UX firms, startups, and creative agencies.
• Organize guest lectures, industry workshops, live projects, and tool-based masterclasses.
• Facilitate internships and real-world project opportunities.

6. Research & Innovation in Design

• Stay updated with trends in digital design, UI/UX, interaction design, and design technology.
• Explore and adopt new design tools, processes, and innovative pedagogical methods.
• Contribute to departmental research, exhibitions, showcases, and academic events.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in

  Adobe Creative Suite

  (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Premiere Pro/After Effects preferred).
• Expertise in

  Figma

  , UI/UX tools, wireframing, prototyping, and interface design.
• Knowledge of

  Miro, Blender, Canva, prototyping software

  , or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with new-age design tech such as AI tools (Midjourney, Adobe Firefly), AR/VR, and motion design is a plus.

Design & Pedagogy Skills

• Strong conceptual understanding of

  Design Thinking

  , user-centered design, visual communication, and design fundamentals.
• Ability to engage students with interactive teaching approaches.
• Ability to critique design work and give constructive feedback.

Professional Attributes

• Creative mindset, updated with the latest industry trends.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to lead students toward achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute to school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree/Ph.D in Design / Visual Communication / UI/UX / Multimedia / Interaction Design or related field.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating proficiency in digital tools and user-centered design processes.

Key Competencies:

Interested candidates can send the CV at shanmathi.a@gusindia.global