Lecturer Visual Communication / Graphic Design with Module Responsibility 35% – 45%

Lecturer Visual Communication / Graphic Design with Module Responsibility 35% – 45% Closer to where knowledge grows for the world. As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Hochschule Luzern is at the pulse of the times with its offering. Far-sighted and innovative, we convey knowledge nationally and internationally. Help shape and become part of our shared, sustainable future. The Hochschule Luzern – Design Film Kunst is the creative space for people who want to move the world. For more than 140 years, lecturers, researchers, employees, and students have been meeting here in an inspiring environment and together cultivate a culture of openness, which becomes visible in the lively, bright workspaces in Luzern-Emmenbrücke. Profiled teams and international networking offer diverse development opportunities. The Gestalterischer Vorkurs of Hochschule Luzern offers orientation and a solid foundation for further studies and training paths in the field of design, film, and art. Its modular structure opens up a flexible learning path and creates space for observation, experiment, and changes in perspective. In addition to manual and technical skills, the development of an own design language and interdisciplinary thinking are the focus. Through exchange with fellow students and lecturers, students thus lay the foundation for an open, curious, and contemporary design practice. For the Gestalterischer Vorkurs, we are looking for as of 1. August 2027 a Lecturer Visual Communication / Graphic Design with Module Responsibility 35% – 45% Your tasks We are looking for a personality with an independent design practice as well as teaching experience in the field of Visual Communication / Graphic Design. You combine analog and digital media and methods naturally and proficiently, know current technological developments, and develop innovative design solutions with social relevance. You have profound knowledge in typography, layout, and visual design and experience in the development of digital formats such as websites, animated visuals, infographics, or interactive applications. The creative and critical use of AI-supported tools and methods is a fixed part of your practice. You possess conceptual thinking, strategic methodological competence, and a pronounced interest in interdisciplinary issues. You are visible in the design scene and actively networked. As a Lecturer Development and implementation of teaching formats for conveying conceptual, technical, and methodological basics of Visual Communication as well as Graphic Design (incl. Co-Teaching). Didactically founded support of individual work processes, from research through concept development to presentation. Supporting students in the development of a design position and language. Conveying design basics in typography, color, and layout. Conveying conceptual and technical skills for the design of digital applications such as websites, animated graphics, and other time-based or interactive digital formats. Introduction to AI-supported design, visualization, and image generation processes. As Module Responsible Overall responsibility for the content, organizational, and personnel planning, implementation, and further development of the responsible module according to specifications. Lateral leadership of the lecturers and teaching assistants active in the module; in particular, ensuring communication, promoting cooperation, and coordinating work assignments. Recruitment of teaching assistants in consultation with the Vorkurs management. Planning and distribution of resources and materials within the module. Ensuring the didactic quality and timeliness of the teaching. Quality assurance and qualitative further development of the module, incl. feedback to the lecturers. Participation in the professional, organizational, and personnel further development of the Gestalterischer Vorkurs. Representation of the subject area Visual Communication in the core team as well as within the Department Design Film Kunst. Active participation in exchange, planning, evaluation, and development forums and participation in strategic issues. Your Profile You have a completed university degree (Master or Diploma) in the field of Visual Communication / Graphic Design. You have an independent design practice with several years of professional experience at the interface of concept, design, and technology. You have teaching experience at a university or a Gestalterischer Vorkurs. A certificate in higher education didactics can be acquired as part of the employment. You have profound knowledge in typography, layout, and visual communication. You are experienced in the conception and design of digital applications such as websites, animations, and information design and work confidently with AI-supported tools (Midjourney, Weavy etc.). You are proficient in handling relevant design software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects), have knowledge in UX/UI design, and experience with Figma. You know the design scene, are visible in it, and are excellently networked. You are a communicative and reliable personality with pronounced cooperation and social skills. You think and work interdisciplinarily and enjoy team-oriented collaboration. You possess organizational skills and are experienced in the independent planning and implementation of projects and teaching units. Very good German skills in speaking and writing. Our Offer The opportunity to bring an independent practice into teaching and to help shape the development of the Gestalterischer Vorkurs