Instructor UX

About Vertical Institute

Vertical Institute is Singapore's leading upskilling institution, offering practical, industry-relevant courses that prepare professionals for high-growth careers in design, tech, and data. We provide immersive, part-time programs taught by experts with real-world experience, enabling learners to gain hands-on skills that translate directly to the workplace.

We are currently expanding our team and seeking dedicated professionals to join us as UX Instructors.

About the Course

Vertical Institute's UX Design Course provides learners with a comprehensive foundation in user experience design, focusing on:

• User research and persona development
• Information architecture and wireframing
• Interactive prototyping
• Usability testing and iteration
• UX trends and industry standards

Learners will gain practical skills by working on real-world projects, developing intuitive digital experiences, and building a strong UX portfolio.

Classes are conducted live via Zoom, typically on weekday evenings or weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive online lessons on UX design fundamentals
• Teach practical skills including:
• User interviews and research synthesis
• Wireframing and low-/high-fidelity prototyping (e.g., using Figma or similar tools)
• Usability testing, heuristics evaluation, and feedback analysis
• UX strategy and design thinking
• Guide students through hands-on projects and capstone assignments
• Clearly explain UX concepts to beginners with diverse backgrounds
• Provide feedback and mentorship to support learner growth
• Adapt content delivery based on feedback and evolving UX practices

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Finance industry, with a strong background in UX design
• Expertise in:

-User-centered design methodologies
-Prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch)
-Conducting usability studies and applying insights
-Accessibility, responsive design, and current UX trends

• Strong instructional and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for beginners
• Confident Zoom facilitator with a professional remote teaching setup (camera, mic, stable internet)
• Prior teaching, mentoring, or coaching experience is a strong advantage