Path Unbound, an online design school making UI/UX and Visual Design education accessible and approachable for learners across the globe, is currently hiring for freelance, part-time instructors.

We are a design ed start up striving to provide comprehensive education to learners seeking to change careers or begin a career in the world of design. We also have a focused portfolio intensive program for learners coming to us with a design education background who want to build a portfolio of their best work.

We also provide a series of short courses in branding design, art direction, design systems, design accessibility etc.

Role Details

Our design instructors will be expected to complete training in our design curriculum and instructor methods in order to independently conduct weekly one-on-one instruction sessions with enrolled Path Unbound students. Instructor sessions include:

• Reviewing and answering technical questions about Figma, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Assisting students with their understanding of the design process from research and ideation to high-fidelity design
• Providing constructive feedback on student exercises and design work
• Providing students with insights, references, and inspiration upon request

Teaching experience is not required. Ample support will be provided to ensure you are comfortable and prepared for your instruction sessions.

Must Haves

• Minimum 4 years of professional design experience
• Mastery of Figma, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Knowledgable about the design industry and current design trends
• Organized and able to time-manage well
• Patient, understanding, friendly and open-minded demeanor
• Possess the desire to share knowledge and nurture developing students

Nice to Haves (not a must)

• Design education or mentorship experience
• Expert-level knowledge of no-code portfolio website building tools (such as Webflow, WordPress or Framer)
• Senior-level or art director-level experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) language proficiency

Application and Interview Process

Our application and interview process has been designed to be efficient and to not take up too much of the applicants’ time. The process includes 2 simple rounds:

• application screening with 5-min student project critique
• 30 minute 1:1 video interview that includes a live-teach exercise

Expected hours and hourly rate

Our instructors have the ability to select their own weekly hours. A minimum of 4 hours per week commitment is requested of all part-time instructors and more is possible.

Part-time instructor pay is $60/hour + $30/hour for prep = $90/hour for each career program call you get booked.

Pay for our other courses (short courses and membership students) is $60/hour.

Hiring Policy

At Path Unbound, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We hire based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.