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Associate Dean - Communication Design

Associate Dean - Communication Design

Pearl AcademyDelhi, India, India
23 days ago
Job description

This role is ideal for a passionate educator and industry professional eager to shape the future of Communication Design by fostering innovation, creativity, and practical skill development among students.

Education Background :

  • Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Communication Design, UX Design, UI Design, Immersive Tech, New Media Digital Design, or HCI.
  • A PhD in a related field will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 12 years of experience in a senior academic or business role.
  • Exposure to best-in-class business practices, strong financial acumen, and knowledge of corporate governance.
  • Industry experience is highly desirable.

Key Result Areas :

Curricular Development

  • Lead the ongoing development of the Interaction Design program for UG and PG levels with innovative and future-ready content.

    • Teaching Responsibilities

  • Teach Interaction Design courses with a focus on prototyping tools, IoT, and coding basics.
  • Guide students in designing screen-based interactions for various devices and platforms.
  • Deliver content in IoT, including sensors and associated coding techniques.

    • Student Guidance

  • Mentor students in research methodologies and user testing for developing user-centric processes and outcomes.
  • Grade, review, and provide constructive critique for student projects, offering both creative and technical guidance.

    • Industry Interaction

  • Liaise with industry leaders to facilitate UX / UI projects, internships, and guest lectures.
  • Develop student understanding of corporate roles and industry practices.

    • Professional & Scholarly Engagement

  • Participate in scholarly activities, including publications or the creation of a professional portfolio.
  • Establish and nurture connections between academia and the industry to enhance program delivery.
  • Supervise student projects and contribute to program assessment, development, and marketing initiatives.

    • Teaching Environment

  • Conduct lectures and hands-on lab sessions aligned with a full-time teaching role.
  • Actively participate in departmental working groups, student advising, and mentoring

    • Key Competencies :

    UX / UI Design Expertise

  • In-depth knowledge of UX and UI design processes for digital products.
  • Practical expertise with prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Affinity).

    • Technical Skills

  • Basic proficiency in coding languages.
  • Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Knowledge of Unity for immersive experiences and IoT fundamentals, including Arduino.

    • Additional Skills

  • Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
  • Ability to bridge academia and industry effectively.

    • Interested candidates can send the CV at nikita.saxena@gusindia.global

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