Design Lecturer (UX/UI/Figma)

UX/UI - Figma Contract Lecturer

The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Creative Talent

The Bachelor of Design and Digital Media is an established and well-supported undergraduate programme at our Symonds Street Campus. We are seeking a contract Lecturer to deliver our Interaction Design II, a Level 6 (Year 2) module within our Degree programme. This course is one Semester long and is usually run on a Wednesday or Friday morning starting mid-February 2026.

The course focuses on developing students’ technical and critical skills in interaction design and web development, guiding them through the end-to-end process of designing, building, and launching live, hosted websites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering applied interaction design and web development teaching through lectures, technical workshops, individual tutorials, and assessment with constructive feedback

• Supporting students in developing practical skills using basic HTML, CSS, and Java-based web workflows

• Guiding learners through the end-to-end technical process of designing, building, and launching live microsites

• Facilitating critical review and reflective discussion of interaction design outcomes

• Assessing student work in alignment with course learning outcomes and academic standards

About Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe is one of the leading art, design, IT, and fashion schools in Aotearoa. Since 1984 we've focused on one thing, turning creativity into a career! At Whitecliffe it's about you - your ideas, your style, your future. We're here to help you grow as an individual and give you the tools to succeed. Our values - Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect form the bedrock of our commitment to collaborative synergy.

About You

You'll be a passionate designer and creative with excellent communication skills and a drive to get things done. You relish a challenge and the opportunity to teach at the highest standard. You are passionate about your students and your team and are driven to helping them achieve the highest possible outcomes. Essential Qualifications & Experience

· Expertise in UX/UI, digital prototyping (utilising Figma, including coding at a basic level).

· Tertiary qualified in Design or Digital Media (preferably at a postgraduate level)

· Teaching in a tertiary-level environment would be advantageous.

· A portfolio of work and relevant industry experience in Digital Media Design.

· The ability to relate to students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

· An ability to understand complex concepts and retell them in a manner that people find easy to understand.

· Genuine passion for design education and fostering creativity.

· The right to work and live in New Zealand.

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW!