Graphic Design Lecturer and Facilitator at UniCollege West Rand
UniCollege · Kenmare, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
UniCollege is expanding its Creative Arts and Design faculty and needs an industry experienced Graphic Media Design Facilitator to teach the next generation of designers. If you have at least 3 years of practical design experience and strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, this fixed term freelance role in West Rand lets you share your real world knowledge while mentoring young creatives in a supportive campus environment.
About the role
UniCollege is looking for a Graphic Media Design Facilitator to join their Creative Arts and Design faculty. This role is ideal for a creative professional who is passionate about digital design, visual communication, and teaching. You will guide students through both traditional and digital design processes using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
What you can expect to do:
- Plan and manage weekly classes
- Prepare and deliver learning content
- Set up labs, classrooms, and group activity venues
- Organise additional workshops and field trips
- Mark practical, formative, and summative assessments
- Handle general academic administration such as recording attendance, motivating students, identifying students at risk, setting up additional support, recording results, and providing programme review feedback
- Present the qualification at open days
UniCollege offers a dynamic creative teaching environment with clean, well maintained campus facilities including computer labs, free Wi Fi, student resources, and safe secure parking. You will have access to the latest Adobe Creative Cloud applications and dedicated programme managers and academic support.
Requirements
- A recognised qualification in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Digital Media, Visual Communication, Art and Design or a related field (NQF 6 or higher preferred)
- Minimum 3 years practical experience in one or more of the following: graphic design and digital media, branding and corporate identity, web design (HTML/CSS, layout design), digital illustration, animation or motion graphics, photography/editing, print production and packaging. UI/UX basics are advantageous.
- Experience using industry standard Adobe Creative Cloud software is essential (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
- Strong design portfolio demonstrating practical expertise
- Excellent communication and classroom facilitation skills
- Ability to teach both theory and practical application
- Passion for mentoring and developing young creatives
- Assessor/Moderator registration is advantageous but not compulsory
- Applicant must reside in the West Rand
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage weekly classes
- Prepare and deliver learning content
- Prepare learning environment including labs, classrooms, and group activity venues
- Organise additional workshops and field trips
- Mark practical, formative, and summative assessments
- Record student attendance
- Motivate and reinforce students
- Identify students at risk and set up additional support
- Record student results
- Provide programme review feedback
- Present the qualification at open days
Benefits
Access to the latest Adobe Creative Cloud applications, dedicated programme managers and academic support, free Wi-Fi, safe secure parking
Job details
- Organisation
- UniCollege
- Location
- Kenmare, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Freelance
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- Market related per hour / monthly
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you have hands on design experience and want to pass on your skills to eager students. When you apply, make sure your portfolio is up to date and easy to access. It should show a range of work like branding, digital design, or motion graphics. In your CV, highlight any teaching, mentoring, or workshop experience you have, even if it was informal. UniCollege wants someone who can connect with young creatives and guide them through both theory and practical work. If you live in the West Rand, mention that in your application. The role is freelance and paid per hour, so it suits someone who enjoys flexible project work while making a real difference in design education.
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