Lecturer: User Experience Design

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Full-time | Southdowns Campus, Centurion Starting Date: 12 January 2026 Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of UX designers? The Open Window’s School of Creative Technologies is looking for a forward-thinking Lecturer in User Experience Design to join our dynamic academic team. If you love design thinking, prototyping, and building meaningful digital experiences — and you thrive on inspiring others to do the same — we’d love to meet you. About The Open Window The Open Window is a leading private higher education institution recognised for innovation in the visual arts and digital sciences. Since 1994, we’ve offered a unique creative platform where design, technology, and storytelling intersect. Our lecturers are both educators and active practitioners — shaping a vibrant academic culture that values experimentation, collaboration, and critical thinking. About User Experience Design at The Open Window User Experience Design (UX/UI) is where creativity meets functionality — teaching students how to design meaningful, user‑centred digital products. Through research, testing, and iterative design, students learn to conceptualise, prototype, and deliver impactful experiences across web, mobile, and interactive systems. As a lecturer, you’ll help students merge aesthetic intelligence with problem‑solving, guiding them to design products that are both beautiful and human‑focused. What You’ll Do Teach and mentor undergraduate students in User Experience Design across multiple year levels Guide students through UX processes, including research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing Develop, refine, and document course content to align with industry standards and emerging trends Provide constructive feedback and continuous support to students Collaborate with fellow lecturers and departments to enrich interdisciplinary learning Contribute to academic and creative initiatives within the School of Creative Technologies What You Bring A minimum NQF Level 8 qualification (Honours degree or equivalent) in UX Design, Multimedia, or related fields A strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI projects Proficiency in Figma, FigJam, and the Adobe Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator) Understanding of user research methods, information architecture, interaction design, and design systems Excellent communication and collaboration skills A passion for mentoring, innovation, and lifelong learning A Master’s degree or teaching qualification Practical experience in HTML/CSS and programming languages Experience in tertiary‑level teaching, curriculum design, or project supervision Why You’ll Love Working Here At The Open Window, education is a creative act. You’ll join a team of designers, technologists, and thinkers who are redefining how digital design is taught in South Africa. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, experiment, and bring your unique perspective into a collaborative, future‑focused academic environment. Remuneration (negotiable based on experience and qualifications) Includes employer contribution toward a Retirement Annuity. Apply Now Send your CV, portfolio, and motivational letter to: Applications close: 30 Nov 2025 Please note: In support of the company’s Employment Equity plan, applicants from designated groups are encouraged to apply. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Should you not receive a response within two months after the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. The Open Window reserves the right to retract the position advertised without notice. As your application is likely to contain personal information, the documents will be handled according to OW POPIA policies, and the information will be shared with HR, interview panels, and the Academic Executive. #J-18808-Ljbffr