Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking an instructor for Illustration Techniques with academic training and professional experience to guide creative, technical, and expressive processes in digital and traditional illustration.
Key Highlights:
1. Guidance on creative processes in digital and traditional illustration
2. Fosters creativity and the development of a personal style among students
3. Connects illustration with professional and occupational environments
**INSTRUCTOR PROFILE – ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES**
The instructor teaching the course **Illustration Techniques** must possess academic training and professional experience enabling them to guide creative, technical, and expressive processes within digital and traditional illustration.
**Academic qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Illustration, Digital Animation, or related fields.
* Postgraduate studies in creative fields, design, digital art, or education are desirable.
**Professional experience:**
* Minimum 2 years of experience in digital and/or traditional illustration.
* Experience using specialized software such as:
* Adobe Illustrator
* Adobe Photoshop
* Procreate or other digital illustration programs
* Participation in creative, editorial, advertising, or multimedia projects.
* Teaching experience at the higher education level is desirable.
**Knowledge:**
* Illustration techniques (digital and traditional).
* Color theory, composition, visual storytelling, and development of a personal style.
* Current trends in illustration and visual design.
* Creative processes and design methodologies.
* Integration of illustration into marketing and visual communication projects.
**Skills:**
* Ability to develop and foster creativity among students.
* Proficiency with digital illustration tools.
* Ability to guide processes of self-awareness and visual expression.
* Effective communication and constructive feedback.
* Ability to connect illustration with professional and occupational environments.
* Promotion of critical thinking and generation of innovative visual solutions.
**Attitudes and values:**
* Creativity and innovation.
* Artistic and aesthetic sensitivity.
* Responsibility and commitment to student learning.
* Openness to new trends and technologies.
* Professional ethics and respect for diverse ideas.
* Advocacy for collaborative work and social awareness.
**Teaching competencies:**
* Designs didactic strategies focused on practical and creative learning.
* Promotes the development of integrative projects with real-world application.
* Evaluates creative processes and outcomes objectively and formatively.
* Motivates students to develop a personal style and professional vision.
* Links knowledge to entrepreneurship opportunities and immediate employability.
* Classroom management
Salary: Starting at $140.00 per hour
Scheduled hours: 3.0 per week
Work location: On-site employment