Instructor Ux

_**About Vertical Institute**_

Vertical Institute is Singapore’s leading upskilling institution, offering practical, industry-relevant courses that prepare professionals for high-growth careers in design, tech, and data. We provide immersive, part-time programs taught by experts with real-world experience, enabling learners to gain hands-on skills that translate directly to the workplace.

We are currently expanding our team and seeking dedicated professionals to join us as **UX Instructors**.

**About the Course**

Vertical Institute’s **UX Design Course** provides learners with a comprehensive foundation in user experience design, focusing on:

- User research and persona development
- Information architecture and wireframing
- Interactive prototyping
- Usability testing and iteration
- UX trends and industry standards

Learners will gain practical skills by working on real-world projects, developing intuitive digital experiences, and building a strong UX portfolio.

Classes are conducted **live via Zoom**, typically on **weekday evenings or weekends**.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver engaging and interactive online lessons on UX design fundamentals
- Teach practical skills including:

- User interviews and research synthesis
- Wireframing and low-/high-fidelity prototyping (e.g., using Figma or similar tools)
- Usability testing, heuristics evaluation, and feedback analysis
- UX strategy and design thinking
- Guide students through hands-on projects and capstone assignments
- Clearly explain UX concepts to beginners with diverse backgrounds
- Provide feedback and mentorship to support learner growth
- Adapt content delivery based on feedback and evolving UX practices

**Requirements**:

- Minimum **5 years of experience in the Finance industry**, with a strong background in **UX design**:

- Expertise in:

- User-centered design methodologies
- Prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch)
- Accessibility, responsive design, and current UX trends
- Strong instructional and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for beginners
- Prior teaching, mentoring, or coaching experience is a strong advantage

**Job Type**: Contract

Work Location: In person