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 • Solid 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.

How to Apply Interested candidates may share their CVs at: Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Contact: (phone hidden) Subject Line: Lead Progamme, IICT #Hiring #AIJobs #LeadAcademician #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #MachineLearning #EdTech #CreativeTechnologies #AVGCXR #AIEducation #PromptEngineering #IICT #MumbaiJobs #FacultyJobs #EducationJobs #DigitalMedia

📌 Hiring: Program Lead (India)
🏢 Indian Institute of Creative Technologies
📍 India