Head of Creative Education

The Head of Creative Education at École Intuit Lab is a creative leader who brings real-world design expertise into the heart of our learning environment. We are looking for someone who has built a career in the design or creative industries and can champion design with clarity, conviction, and strong public-speaking skills. This role combines strategic thinking, industry insight, and the ability to mentor and inspire a team of designers and educators.

Key Responsibilities :

Academic Vision & Creative Direction

Shape and drive a forward-looking academic vision rooted in contemporary design practice.

Guide the evolution of programs to stay relevant to industry shifts, new technologies, and creative culture.

Ensure our curriculum reflects the realities of professional design work and the diversity of creative careers.

Identify opportunities for new programs that respond to emerging fields and student aspirations.

Faculty Recruitment & Mentorship

Recruit industry-experienced designers, creatives, and practitioners with strong teaching potential.

Build pathways for faculty to grow as educators through structured support and mentorship.

Provide clear feedback, creative guidance, and leadership to strengthen the school’s teaching culture.

Encourage open dialogue within teams and integrate student perspectives into academic decisions.

Teaching & Learning Excellence

Champion innovative teaching approaches that mirror professional design workflows.

Encourage project-based learning, portfolio-driven outcomes, and hands-on studio culture.

Support faculty in developing engaging sessions rooted in creativity, critical thinking, and experimentation.

Academic Framework & Quality

Collaborate with leadership to refine academic policies that enable creativity while ensuring quality.

Ensure smooth implementation of academic processes and consistent communication across teams.

Maintain alignment with institutional guidelines while supporting flexibility in creative pedagogy.

Faculty & Student Engagement

Serve as a mentor and creative guide for faculty members.

Work closely with student-facing teams to ensure learners receive academic support and direction.

Provide guidance to students on creative development, portfolio building, and navigating the industry.

Industry Collaboration & Advocacy

Represent the school confidently at events, panels, conferences, and industry forums.

Build strong partnerships with studios, agencies, and creative organisations for talks, workshops, and collaborations.

Facilitate opportunities for guest lectures, joint projects, and knowledge exchange.

Resource & Budget Oversight

Work with senior leadership to allocate resources that strengthen studio learning and creative facilities.

Ensure budgets support high-quality teaching, materials, labs, and industry engagement.

Qualifications & Skills :

A strong professional background in design or the creative industries (e.g., branding, advertising, digital product, motion design, game art, visual communication, etc.).

8–10 years of experience in creative leadership, studio management, team leadership, or design-driven education.

Excellent communication and public-speaking abilities; comfortable representing the institution externally.

Experience mentoring creatives, directing teams, or shaping creative workflows.

Understanding of curriculum building or a willingness to learn academic structures with support from the leadership team.