Designer-in-Residence - VCUarts Qatar non-benefited - Virginia Commonwealth University

1 month ago


Doha, Qatar Talent Pal Full time

VCUarts Qatar Graphic Design is seeking a Designer in Residence.

Graphic Design at VCUarts Qatar
We are makers researchers collaborators activists artists and strategists who apply our design thinking to not only make things and communicate ideas but also to make the world a better place. We are a diverse community focused on cultural production social innovation and the evolution of typographic heritage. We visually communicate the past and present and love to speculate on the future.

Our Alumni are leaders in the local creative economy working in QM QF the Design District in agencies and studios in ministries and as academics and freelancers. Many alumni have continued their research and academic journeys attending some of the top graduate programs around the world.

The VCUarts Qatar Graphic Design DesignerinResidence Program brings practitioners and/or design academics to work within the Department of Graphic Design as designersinresidence. This international fellowship aims to bring the best in talent from an international context to benefit our Graphic Design students in VCUarts Qatar.

DesignersinResidence engage in research exhibit mentor and teach within the program and along with the faculty students and visiting designers help to create a community of designers engaged in scholarly activity and research.

The 202425 Designer in Residence will be a bilingual or multilingual Typography expert holding MA or MFA and possibly PhD with industry and university teaching experience robust exhibition and publication portfolio and a familiarity with the MENA region.

The 202425 DesignerinResidence will teach within the Graphic Design Department in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters and work on Typographic projects that will culminate in an exhibition/publication ideally for a local/regional and international audience possibly in collaboration with GDES faculty and involving students.

  • Nature of appointment: Temporary adjunct appointment without any retirement benefits
  • Duration of appointment: August 2024 May 2025
  • Qatar Government Health Insurance
  • Work Visa (for the designer)
  • VCUQ provided housing
  • Rental car for this duration
  • Return economy class airfare tickets

In addition the following documents should submitted:

  • Cover Letter;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Portfolio of visual work that demonstrates curatorial experience;
  • List of three professional references including names with titles and contact information. (References will not be checked prior to candidates approval).

Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Job Portal will be accepted. For best consideration completed applications are due by April 25 2024.

  • The job offer is contingent on successful background checks and immigration clearance formalities for work visa issuance.

Salary Range:


Position Details:

Department: Qatar Campus School of the Arts Qatar (VCUQ)
Employment Type: AJ Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
FTE:
Exemption Status: Exempt


Contact Information:

Contact Name: Eman Yehia

Contact Email: confidential

Contact Phone:

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