We’re Hiring: Lead Programme IICT, Mumbai

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is looking for a senior, future-focused and hands-on Lead Programme to lead, teach and build IICT’s academic direction in Artificial Intelligence.

IICT is building India’s future-facing ecosystem for Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, XR/VR, Digital Media, Content Creation and Creative Technologies.

This is a teaching + academic leadership role for someone who can make AI practical, exciting and industry-relevant for students, faculty and creative technology professionals.

Location: Mumbai

Function: Academics Artificial Intelligence Creative Technologies

Role: Lead Programme

Experience: 18-20 years preferred

About the Role

The Lead Programm will be responsible for building IICT’s AI academic framework, conducting sessions, designing curriculum, mentoring students, training faculty and integrating AI into AVGC-XR and creative technology programs.

The ideal candidate should understand AI not only as a technology subject, but also as a practical tool for creativity, productivity, storytelling, design, automation, content creation and future-ready careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, ML basics, AI tools and Responsible AI

• Design AI curriculum for foundation, advanced and professional-level learners

• Build AI modules for Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, XR/VR, Virtual Production, Digital Media and Content Creation

• Conduct workshops, masterclasses, hands-on labs and project-based learning sessions

• Mentor students on AI-based projects, portfolios and innovation ideas

• Train faculty and internal teams on AI tools, AI workflows and responsible AI usage

• Create assignments, assessments, rubrics, project briefs and measurable learning outcomes

• Support AI research, innovation pilots, industry collaborations and academic initiatives

• Help position IICT as a leader in AI-enabled creative technology education

We Are Looking For

• 18-20 years of experience in academics, AI education, computer science, data science, machine learning, EdTech, research, training or technology education

• Strong teaching experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Generative AI, Agentic AI or related areas

• Experience in curriculum development, academic planning, faculty development and student mentoring

• Ability to simplify complex AI concepts for learners from creative, media and technology backgrounds

• Understanding of AI tools used in content creation, design, video, animation, gaming, virtual production or creative workflows

• Experience in creative technology, media, animation, gaming, XR/VR, VFX, design technology or EdTech will be strongly preferred

• Strong communication, presentation, academic leadership and stakeholder management skills

Education

• Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Applications, Engineering, Digital Media Technology, Education Technology or related field

• Ph.D. in AI / Computer Science / Data Science / Machine Learning / Creative Technology will be strongly preferred

• Certifications in AI, ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Data Science, Cloud AI, Responsible AI or Prompt Engineering will be an added advantage.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

• Enjoy both teaching and institution-building

• Can make AI understandable, practical and exciting for students

• Understand both AI theory and real-world AI tools

• Can connect AI with AVGC-XR, media, gaming, animation, VFX and content creation

• Are comfortable building curriculum from scratch

• Enjoy mentoring students, faculty and internal teams

• Keep up with new AI tools, GenAI platforms and emerging technology changes

• Believe in responsible and ethical use of AI

Why This Role Matters

AI is changing the future of creativity, media, learning and work.

• At IICT, this role will help shape how students and professionals understand and use AI in creative technologies. The Lead AI Academician will directly contribute to building future-ready talent for India’s AVGC-XR and digital media ecosystem.

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