Sitting within the Design department, our Character Design and Concept Art course needs a candidate who has undergraduate teaching experience and a proven track record of a student-first approach. The ideal candidate has some industry experience working in the fields of illustration, animation and wider commercial art with a knowledge of the industry pipeline in the creative industries. Working successfully with and within a team is a high priority. A practical and hands-on teaching style is essential.

The role is in the region of 21 hours per week in our Design department, running modules, and developing an engaging curriculum whilst working alongside a range of disciplines both within the design department and with other departments (such as Animation and Illustration).

At Ravensbourne University London, we are focused on preparing students for industry. This means working to high standards with complex and evolving technology and being familiar with the direction of the industry. You’ll be working closely with our BA Character Design and Concept Art course leader to further our current collaborations with prominent industry partners and an innovative work-based learning programme.

If you have a passion for guiding students toward success in the ever-evolving world of Character Design and Concept Art, specialising in a hands-on, commercial approach, please consider applying to join our team.

 
The Candidates

• A calm, pragmatic, and student-centred approach with a commitment to student development and success.
• Module leadership experience of BA level Art and an understanding of the responsibilities that the role brings.
• An industry track record and recognised profile in Character Design and Concept Art or wider Illustration practice, with currently published work.
• An appropriate working knowledge of recognised professional software workflows, specifically After Effects, Blender, Photoshop and Cinema 4D. Knowledge of Storyboard Pro is a plus.
• A thorough knowledge of drawing fundamentals and ideation for narrative purposes.

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

We Offer

• Opportunity to participate on PG Cert (+FHEA)
• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,208 to £52,356

Are you an Animation Lecturer looking for a new challenge?

At Ravensbourne, we are looking for an experienced and passionate 2D Animation Senior Lecturer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a newly established animation course and make a vital contribution to content development and delivery. Animation is a key part of our Design School. We aim to expand the pool of talent working with our brilliant and ambitious students in this dynamic area.

This role includes teaching 2D animation across all levels in our Design department, designing, leading and delivering modules, and helping to develop an engaging curriculum whilst working alongside a range of connected disciplines within the design department (such as Character Design and Illustration).

We are open to applicants looking for a full-time role, as well as to applicants looking to share the role on a fractional basis (0.6/0.4).

At Ravensbourne University London, we are focused on preparing students for industry. This means working to high standards using complex and evolving technology and having a broad understanding of industry directions. You’ll be working closely with our BA Animation course leader and our Head of Department to further our current collaborations with prominent industry partners and contribute to an innovative work-based learning programme.

If you have a passion for guiding students toward success in the fast-growing world of animation, please consider applying to join our team. For further information about the role, please email Course Leader David Foldvari (d.foldvari@rave.ac.uk). 

About You

We value a range of skills and are keen to hear from you if you are currently working in industry and have good teaching experience.

You are…

• A great communicator with experience of teaching animation at HE level (or equivalent).
• A problem solver with a solution-driven flexible approach.
• An experienced animator with the ability to work across analogue and digital domains. 
• Autonomous and enjoy working on your own initiative.
• Organised, with experience in managing multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
• Experienced in using 2D Animation software such as Toon Boom (or equivalent) for frame by frame and cut out animation. 

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

If you have a disability and would like to know more about job opportunities at Ravensbourne, please email our Disability Advice Line ravensbourne@disabilityrightsuk.org

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community in our desire to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. 

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026

Unit: Academic

Salary: £53,744 to £59,410

The Role

We are looking for an experienced senior lecturer or Industry proffesional who can work together with our existing team to deliver and evolve our undergraduate Character Design and Concept Art course. Our expanded portfolio of Design courses has resulted in staff movement and so we now need additional staff to deliver in this growing area for Ravensbourne.

Sitting within the Design department, our Character Design and Concept Art course needs a candidate who has some undergraduate teaching experience with a student-first approach. The ideal candidate has industry experience working in the fields of animation and wider commercial art with a knowledge of the industry pipeline in the creative industries. Working successfully with and within a team is a high priority. A practical and hands-on teaching style is essential.

The role includes in the region of 7 hours per week in our Design department, running modules, and developing an engaging curriculum whilst working alongside a range of disciplines both within the design department and with other departments.

At Ravensbourne University London, we are focused on preparing students for industry. This means working to high standards with complex and evolving technology and being familiar with the direction of the industry. You’ll be working closely with our BA Character Design and Concept Art course leader to further our current collaborations with prominent industry partners and an innovative work-based learning programme.

If you have a passion for guiding students toward success in the ever-evolving world of Character Design and Concept Art, specialising in a hands-on, commercial approach, please consider applying to join our team.

 
The Candidates

• A calm, pragmatic, and student-centred approach with a commitment to student development and success.
• Module leadership experience of BA level Art and Design course and an understanding of the responsibilities that the role brings.
• An industry track record and recognised profile in Character Design and Concept Art or wider Illustration practice, with currently published work on the international stage.
• An appropriate working knowledge of recognised professional software workflows, specifically After Effects, Blender, Photoshop and Cinema 4D. Knowledge of Storyboard Pro is a plus.
• A thorough knowledge of drawing fundamentals and ideation for narrative purposes.

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 19 Aug 2026

Unit: Academic

Salary: £53,744 to £59,410

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

In the Department of Architecture our courses are structured around a response to climate and ecological emergency through community engagement, social impact and cross-collaboration in creative economies.

The Roles

At Ravensbourne are seeking sessional academics to deliver and support courses within our Department of Architecture.

The Candidates

We looking for professionals and academics who have experience across design, technology, theory, context and skills modules to balance the learning experience of students on our courses: Architecture, Interior Design Environment Architectures and Urban Landscape Architecture.

Candidates will combine professional experience, academic knowledge, and a strong understanding of current industry practice; you will bring dynamism to inspire our students; and experience to facilitate a high-quality learning environment.  

The academics will have the knowledge, industry contacts and vision to support the academic team in developing new opportunities in the discipline.

Roles are available on a sessional basis.  

Join us in September 2026

We are reviewing applications as they are submitted, and we will get in touch with applicants who are shortlisted.  

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Unit: Academic

Salary: Competitive Salary