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As part of one of the nation’s top-ranked design programs, the professor will inspire students through exceptional instruction, mentorship, and industry insights while advancing the department’s reputation for excellence. This position emphasizes graduate-level education, coordination, and the development of advanced curriculum components to ensure alignment with current industry trends and SCAD’s rigorous academic standards.The professor will teach graduate and undergraduate graphic design courses with a focus&nbsp;on advanced design thinking, research, and application of professional practices. In addition, they will lead student projects in collaboration with live clients, providing hands-on experience in real-world design practice. The role involves coordinating and developing the graduate program curriculum, mentoring graduate students in portfolio creation, thesis projects, and career guidance, as well as fostering an inclusive, dynamic learning environment that supports diverse student backgrounds and learning styles. The successful candidate will also be involved in department and university-wide initiatives, maintaining an active presence in the design industry through creative practice or professional projects, and participating in recruitment, academic advising, and student reviews.As part of SCAD’s prestigious School of Design, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of designers in a vibrant, creative environment. We are looking for a professor who is passionate about advancing the field of graphic design and preparing students for success in a competitive industry.Requirements:<ul><li>Terminal degree or its equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing professional expertise in contemporary design practices, with a proven track record of professional success.</li><li>Experience in a variety of areas of focus, including digital design, branding, UI/UX, motion graphics, packaging, experiential design, as well as print and digital production.</li><li>Interest in new media, including integration of AI tools into the design process.</li><li>Expertise in research, design thinking, strategy and ideation, writing, editing, and communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Figma, ChatGPT, Firefly) and emerging design tools.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with 3D modeling programs such as Cinema 4D.</li><li>Active engagement in industry organizations, conferences, or publications. Cross-disciplinary design experience or collaboration with other creative fields.</li><li>Teaching experience at the collegiate level or mentorship experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with international clients.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:• Terminal degree (or equivalent) in the discipline or in a relevant field. • Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline. • Experience in or knowledge of related professions.Work Hours:&nbsp;As noted in the Employment Agreement.ADA Tag:&nbsp; To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative at the knowledge, skill, and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet minimum qualifications.

Savannah College of Art and Design

Professor, Graphic Design

SCAD Savannah seeks an experienced full-time professor of interactive experience and game development to use their advanced knowledge of emerging interfaces, creative technologies and design frameworks to instruct and inspire remarkable students as they reach toward their professional goals. With leading-edge technology and facilities as well as inspiring professors with outstanding professional and academic credentials, SCAD offers unparalleled opportunities for students seeking career preparation in interactive design and game development. As an interactive design and game development faculty member, you will work with a team of esteemed professional and academic colleagues in administering program curriculum and fostering a positive community for the next generation of game artists. The successful candidate has experience in creating interactive media for professional clients and/or shipping video games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will have mastery of industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite, Substance Designer/Painter, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and Unity. Industry expertise combined with university teaching experience is highly valued. Knowledge of game art direction, development pipelines, and programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, and Java will strengthen applications. The role particularly benefits from familiarity with current AI toolset integrations and technical art expertise, including proficiency in level design pipelines, event scripting, particle effects, animation, and shader development. Additionally, we value candidates with professional experience in visual art and design production, as well as a background in teaching and developing online coursework.Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;• Terminal degree in (or equivalent) in game design, computer art or a related field. • Academic and professional credentials to teach in varying disciplines of interactive &nbsp; design or game design and development. . • Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. • Experience in or knowledge of related professions.Work Hours:&nbsp;As noted in the Employment Agreement.ADA Tag:&nbsp;&nbsp;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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