Freelance Lecturer – Creative Industries (m/f/d) (Game Design | Animation | Visual Communicatio[...]

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After Effects, Blender, Maya, TVPaint) Visual Communication • Visual storytelling, branding, typography • Concept development and design systems User Experience (UX/UI) • User research, interaction design, wireframing, prototyping • UX strategy, usability testing, design thinking • Tools such as Figma, Adobe XD or similar Graphic Design • Layout, typography, branding, visual identity • Editorial, digital, and campaign design • Adobe Creative Suite expertise Requirements Mandatory • Proven professional experience in one or more creative industry fields • Ability to teach and communicate concepts clearly in English • Availability for scheduled teaching periods (block teaching or weekly sessions) • Legal right to work as a freelancer in Germany or EU (or ability to invoice internationally) Professional & Technical Skills • Strong practical knowledge of relevant industry‑standard software • Experience working on real‑world projects or commercial creative work • Confidence in teaching applied, hands‑on content Personal Competencies • Strong communication and presentation skills • Student‑centred and practice‑oriented teaching approach • Reliability, professionalism, and academic responsibility • Openness to innovation in digital and hybrid learning environments Why us?

What We Offer • Flexible, project‑based freelance collaboration • Opportunity to teach international, diverse student cohorts • Engagement with a practice‑oriented creative faculty • Academic environment connected to industry and innovation • Potential for recurring teaching assignments Interested?

Your Responsibilities BSBI’s Faculty of Creative Industries is expanding its pool of freelance lecturers and industry professionals to deliver practice-oriented teaching in creative disciplines.

We are seeking experienced freelancers who are actively working in the creative industries and are able to teach, mentor, and guide students through applied, project-based learning in the following areas: • Game Design • Animation • Visual Communication • User Experience (UX/UI) • Graphic Design This role is ideal for professionals who wish to combine industry practice with academic teaching, without long‑term employment obligations.

Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learning Delivery • Deliver lectures, workshops, and practical sessions at undergraduate and postgraduate level • Teach industry‑relevant tools, workflows, and methodologies • Facilitate studio‑based learning, critiques, and project reviews • Guide students through hands‑on assignments, case studies, and real‑world briefs Curriculum & Content Contribution • Deliver teaching based on existing module descriptors and learning outcomes • Adapt teaching materials to reflect current industry practices and trends • Contribute examples from professional practice (projects, pipelines, tools) • Support applied learning aligned with creative industry standards Student Engagement & Mentoring • Provide academic and practical guidance to students • Support students’ professional development and portfolio building • Participate in feedback sessions, critiques, and formative assessments Assessment & Academic Support (where applicable) • Assess student work based on predefined assessment criteria • Provide constructive feedback aligned with academic standards • Support moderation and quality assurance processes if required Your profile Subject Areas & Skills (One or More Required) Game Design • Game mechanics, gameplay systems, level design • Unity / Unreal basics, prototyping, player experience Animation • 2D / 3D animation principles • Storyboarding, character animation, motion design • Industry tools (e.g.

Please ensure your application is submitted in English and includes the following documents: • Curriculum vitae or professional portfolio • Short profile outlining your industry expertise and teaching interests • Certified Degree certificate for its authenticity with an Apostille stamp or certified by a specialised notary • Contact details of the Secretariat Office of the University the PhD was completed on • In case of PhD candidates: Kindly submit an official document from the University certifying you are an active student pursuing Doctorate studies, plus the University's Secretariat Office contact details • Comprehensive list of publications • Overview of courses given to date (scope, topic) as well as teaching evaluations • Work certificates/professional references (incl. working hours) BSBI is an equal opportunities institution and values diversity, professional experience, and creative excellence.