Professor specializing in interaction design

1 month ago


Cairo, Egypt German University in Cairo Full time

The position will focus on developing and teaching visual skills of structuring information especially for digital applications. The applicant should have a previous professional and teaching experience in planning, designing, prototyping and presenting concepts for digital applications and services for mobile, tablets, desktop with an emphasis on high quality design skills, understanding of user experience, and the visual structure of information. The candidate should be interested in design research and should be eager to develop a research cluster as well as to supervise master theses.

Experience/skills:

• Strong background in Interface Design for mobile applications and responsive web based solutions with a focus on graphic layout, typography, and the development of visual language systems.

• Knowledge of contemporary prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.

• Theoretical background in user centered research methods and Service Design.

• Practical background in connected user experiences and user engagement strategies.

• Knowledgeable about current and future approaches within the field of design.

• Curiosity to widen the perception within the design discipline and thus create a foundation for design oriented actions and mindsets.

• Strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding a self organized and responsible design study.

• Understanding of the implications of design practice within social, cultural, economic, scientific or technological contexts.

• Ability to work well with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional experience and aesthetic sensibilities.

• Ability to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English, which is the teaching language.

• Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate and motivate effectively.

• An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners towards the development of shared projects.



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