Programme Director - Interaction Design & Visual Communication

The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to provide academic leadership for Interaction Design and Visual Communication (IDVC), one of three programme areas within LCC’s Design School.

The role offers the chance to shape a dynamic and evolving area of provision at the intersection of design, technology, communication and creative practice. The courses sitting within IDVC include BA (Hons) Interaction Design, BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media, MA Illustration and Visual Media, MA Service Design, MA Interaction Design and MA User Experience.

As Programme Director, you will play a pivotal role in setting the academic vision and strategic direction for the programme, working closely with Course Leaders, academic teams, technical colleagues, professional services and senior leaders across the College. You will lead the development, delivery and enhancement of the programme’s offering, ensuring that its courses remain ambitious, inclusive, research-informed, professionally relevant and responsive to current and future developments in design practice.

You will have responsibility for the day-to-day academic leadership and management of the programme, including learning, teaching, assessment, student experience, quality enhancement, admissions, resource planning and staff development. You will use data and student feedback to identify priorities, support continuous improvement and maintain high academic standards across the programme.

You will also help strengthen the programme’s external profile, building relationships with academic, cultural, commercial, governmental and creative communities in the UK and internationally. This includes supporting enterprise, collaboration, research alignment and engagement with emerging technologies, while contributing to wider College and University priorities around equality, diversity and inclusion, decolonising the curriculum, climate justice and social purpose.

About you
This is a role for someone who can combine academic leadership with deep design expertise, bringing strategic vision, clarity and credibility to a complex and evolving programme area.

We are looking for an experienced academic leader, practitioner and researcher with strong knowledge of interaction design, service design, illustration, visual media and contemporary communication design practice. You will understand how current and future technologies, changing professional contexts and global trends are reshaping design education, and be able to translate this insight into a clear and compelling academic direction.

You will bring experience of leading academic programmes, curriculum development, teaching, assessment and quality enhancement, alongside the ability to support excellent pedagogy, inclusive practice and strong student outcomes. You will be confident working with Course Leaders and programme teams to maintain standards, enhance the student experience and support students across different learning styles, backgrounds and developmental stages.

As a senior academic leader, you will be able to motivate teams, manage resources effectively, identify and solve problems, prioritise complex work and contribute confidently to strategic decision-making within the School, College and University.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 4^th September 2026, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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