Freelance Lecturer – Creative Industries (m/f/d) (Game Design | Animation | Visual Communication | User Experience | Graphic Design)

Freelancer, Part-time · Hamburg
40 € per hour
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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 teach, 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.


Key Responsibilities

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
Your profile

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


Requirements

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?
What We Offer
  • 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.
About us

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.


With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Business & Innovation), htk academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.


As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.


At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education.  www.gusgermany.com

Über uns

Die GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) ist ein innovatives und dynamisches Netzwerk von erstklassigen Hochschuleinrichtungen, das sich dafür einsetzt, Studierenden das Wissen und die Fähigkeiten zu vermitteln, die sie benötigen, um einen positiven Einfluss auf die Welt zu nehmen. Unsere Mission ist es, visionäre Führungskräfte zu fördern, die bedeutende Veränderungen für die Gesellschaft vorantreiben können.

Mit einer starken Präsenz in Deutschland, Europa und darüber hinaus besteht die GGG aus mehreren bekannten Marken, darunter die UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), die BSBI (Berlin School of Business & Innovation), die htk academy und die GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Unsere über 10.000 Studierenden an unseren Einrichtungen profitieren von einem breiten Spektrum an akademischen Disziplinen, darunter Wirtschaft, Technologie, Datenwissenschaft, Ingenieurwesen, Sport und Bildende Kunst.

Als Teil des Global University Systems (GUS)-Netzwerks, das über 48 Universitäten in Europa, den USA, Australien, Asien und Südamerika mit über 87.000 Studierenden umfasst, sind wir bestrebt, unseren Studierenden außergewöhnliche Lernerfahrungen zu bieten.

Bei GGG setzen wir uns für die Schaffung eines unterstützenden und integrativen Arbeitsumfelds ein, in dem sich jeder entfalten kann. Unsere Mitarbeitende spielen eine wichtige Rolle dabei, dass unsere Studierenden in jeder Phase ihrer Karriere erfolgreich sind. Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams und einer Kultur der Innovation und Exzellenz in der Bildung. www.gusgermany.com

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