Lecturer in Design for Visual Communication

The opportunity 

We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and passionate Lecturer to join our MA Design for Visual Communication course.

We believe that visual communication bridges graphic design for print, branding, spatial, motion design and immersive experiences. As a result, the course marries the application of fundamental graphic design principles with the exploration of craft and emerging visual technologies. 

As a Lecturer, you will work closely with the Course Leader to design and deliver impactful unit content. You will guide students as they navigate and explore a range of tools, platforms, and software as well as developing their portfolios, research skills, and design practice.

You will play a key role in curriculum development, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the course. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to forge partnerships with external collaborators and industry professionals, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant and forward-thinking. 

About you

We are seeking an individual with significant experience in graphic design and visual communication, whether from industry, academia, or a creative context. A passion for teaching at the postgraduate level and a strong enthusiasm for guiding and mentoring students are essential. You should also have a solid understanding of design research, including critical, reflexive, and speculative methods, and a keen interest in fostering research-led learning through workshops, lectures, and one-on-one support.

If you’re passionate about graphic design, visual communication, and inspiring the next generation of designers, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the continued success of this exciting and dynamic programme.  

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 28 January 2025, 23:55.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or Henrietta Ross, Programme Director Graphic Design Communication, at h.ross@lcc.arts.ac.uk 

Our culture 

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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