Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

This position accepts local candidates only. 

Classification: Faculty (Institutional Support)

Reports To:  Dean, School of Architecture and Design

Location: Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwait

The School of Architecture and Design invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in Graphic Design. The successful candidate will support studio-based teaching in Graphic Design courses, particularly in areas such as illustration, printmaking, visual communication, and digital design.

The Teaching Assistant will assist faculty members in studio instruction, student mentoring, lab supervision, and course preparation. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education, assist with studio-based learning activities, and support the academic and operational needs of the Graphic Design program within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Support

• Assist faculty members in undergraduate studio and lecture courses related to Graphic Design, digital media, Illustration, and Printmaking.

• Support studio sessions by assisting students with technical guidance in traditional and digital illustration techniques, multimedia, printmaking processes, and visual communication tools.

• Help prepare course materials, demonstrations, and digital resources used in studio instruction. 

• Provide guidance to students during studio work, critiques, and project development.

• Assist in monitoring student progress and maintaining studio discipline and safety protocols.

• Support faculty in organizing student critiques, presentations, and portfolio reviews.

• Help maintain studio facilities, equipment, and materials used in illustration and printmaking labs.

Academic and Studio Support

• Assist in managing course-related administrative tasks such as organizing course materials, uploading resources to Canvas, and supporting course logistics.

• Provide support to students during lab hours, workshops, or tutoring sessions.

• Assist with documenting student work for exhibitions, assessment, or accreditation purposes.

• Support faculty in preparing materials for senior projects, exhibitions, or competitions.

• Contribute to maintaining an organized and productive studio learning environment.

Service and Institutional Engagement

• Support the School of Architecture and Design in student exhibitions, events, competitions, and outreach activities.

• Assist with studio setup for workshops, lectures, or special academic events.

• Participate in departmental activities and contribute to the academic community.

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications

Required

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, Illustration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant digital design tools.

• Familiarity with digital illustration tools, printmaking processes, and studio-based workflows.

• Professional and Academic Skills

• Strong understanding of visual communication principles, typography, layout, and illustration techniques.

• Ability to assist students with both conceptual design development and technical execution.

• Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Cultural Competency

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment.

Preferred

• Studio Experience

• Experience working in illustration, printmaking, or visual communication studios.

• Digital and Hybrid Tools

• Familiarity with digital fabrication, experimental print processes, or emerging AI-assisted design tools.

• Teaching or Tutoring Experience

• Previous experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or studio assistant in a design-related program.

• Interdisciplinary Engagement

• Interest in collaborating with Interior Design, Architecture, and other design disciplines.

About American International University

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait whose first student cohort was admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, including a comprehensive general education curriculum. Through its educational and student services programming, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Film and Digital Media, Architecture, and Design, Engineering, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the Job Opportunities section of our webpage and submit your resume, cover letter, and reel to: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs