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Freelance Lecturer – Creative Industries (m/f/d) (Game Design | Animation | Visual Communication | User Experience | Graphic Design)
Hamburg
Part-time
Freelancer
40 € per hour
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 t each, 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.
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
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. 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
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?
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?
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 an specialized 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.
BSBI is part of GUS Germany GmbH (GGG), a dynamic network of higher education institutions with more than 18,000 students at locations in Germany, Europe and beyond.
We prepare students for impactful global careers, providing accessible and quality education to cultivate future industry leaders. With a focus on enterprise, leadership, and success, our programmes empower students with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead and succeed, fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive learning environment. Our mission is to shape the future by nurturing exceptional talent and driving positive change in the competitive international business world.
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