Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Professor, Illustration in Savannah

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The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional skills in drawing, painting, communication, and organization with a proven history of published illustrations and experience in concept or entertainment design. A seasoned industry artist and educator with a passion for storytelling, world-building, and character design across multiple genres, platforms, and pipelines, including 2D and 3D animation, they mentor students to build industry-ready portfolios and effective branding while staying current with trends in animation, gaming, and entertainment design.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor the next generation of artists preparing for careers in animation, film, games, and themed entertainment.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in visual development and illustration using traditional and digital media; incorporate industry workflows to support portfolio development for animation, gaming, and other entertainment industries.
• Offer critiques and mentorship in character design, environment design, prop design, and worldbuilding; support curriculum development aligned with industry standards.
• Maintain an active practice or pursue ongoing professional growth; participate in departmental meetings, reviews, and events.
• Adhere to duties in the SCAD Faculty Handbook (coursework preparation, syllabus design and approval, office hours, midterm grade reviews, etc.).
• Provide extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and field trips outside of regular class hours.
• Model professionalism; fulfill grading and academic documentation requirements; record attendance; assist with academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts.
• Support departmental and university-wide initiatives by attending in-person or virtual events (faculty councils, admissions activities, accreditation support, curriculum development, exhibitions, etc.).
• Fulfill teaching assignments determined by contact hours as specified in the Employment Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience in visual development, concept art, or related entertainment design fields.
• Strong background in illustration, with demonstrated ability to teach foundational and advanced visual development concepts.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D tools and workflows (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, or similar software).
• Knowledge of paint-over and 3D block-in techniques.
• Experience collaborating in a studio environment and working within established pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in illustration, animation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level or in mentorship roles.

Travel Required

• Less than 10%

Required application documents

• Current résumé and/or CV
• Cover letter
• Robust portfolio demonstrating professional work in concept art, character design, environments, and visual storytelling
• Unofficial academic transcripts

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Academic and professional credentials to teach illustration

Special instructions to applicants: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a résumé or CV are required. Work hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement. ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

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