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. 
 
This is a great opportunity for an individual with experience of the professional practice in graphic design and visual communication as well as a passion for teaching and learning in art and design at post-graduate level. An enthusiasm for guiding and mentoring students is essential in this role, and a thorough understanding of design research – such as critical, reflexive, and speculative methods would be desirable.  

Your profile

As a Lecturer in MA Design for Visual Communication, you will work closely with the Course Leader to design and deliver unit content. You will guide and support students navigating and exploring 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 help build partnerships with external collaborators and industry professionals, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant and forward-thinking. 

 
We are looking for someone with significant experience in, and understanding of, graphic design practice, which could be predominantly in an industry, academic or creative context. You should have enthusiasm for teaching or mentoring students, through workshops, lectures, or individual support, and a keen interest in fostering research-led learning.  

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. 

 

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

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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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