Junior Mentor - Design Apple Developer Academy

For our project at the University of Naples Federico II’s Apple Developer Academy, imaginary institute is looking for highly motivated and diverse talent to join the team.

Candidates are required to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, and flexible environment and collaborate within our international and trans-disciplinary team that creates and facilitates the learning experience at the University of Naples Federico II’s Apple Developer Academy and associated Apple Foundation Programs based on the Challenge Based Learning framework. For more information about the Academy, visit .

The position requires general experience in mobile app development for iOS, visionOS, watchOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or MacOS and knowledge of the Apple technology ecosystem. Ideal candidates also have experience mentoring individuals and collaborating with diverse groups. The candidate will create learning materials, technical demos, or solutions, conduct training activities, mentor students, and facilitate the overall learning experience.

Responsibilities:

• Creating learning materials and conducting activities with support of experienced trainers
• Providing hands-on design support for students in their development projects
• Mentoring individuals or groups of students
• Providing constructive feedback on student artifacts and deliverables
• Writing technical/design documentation related to app development
• Executing daily operational tasks as required
• Sharing personal experience and expertise with others
• Working independently with clearly defined deliverables
• Collaborating cross-functionally with team members
• Hands-on experience in UI/UX design for mobile apps
• Knowledge of Human Interface Guidelines and best practices for mobile app design
• Experience in visual or interaction design within the Apple ecosystem
• In-depth knowledge of UI/UX theories and design principles (typography, colors, iconography, etc.)
• Experience in user-centered design, creating user stories, prototypes, wireframes, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit
• Experience collaborating with programmers using distributed repositories (e.g., Git)
• Experience with Challenge Based Learning or similar frameworks
• At least 1+ year of experience or formal training in a programming-related field
• Experience working with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and as a team player
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in English (C1 or C2)
• BA or equivalent degree required
• Experience as a student at the Apple Developer Academy or as a UX/UI Designer is a plus
• Experience in technical writing or editorial content is a plus

Additional Information:

This is a temporary full-time position to be filled as soon as possible. The role requires on-site work at the University of Naples Federico II’s Apple Developer Academy in Napoli, Italy, with eligibility for work within Italy (EU citizenship or work permit required).

imaginary institute is a collective of developers, designers, transformers, and imaginative thinkers working at the intersection of technology, design, education, and innovation.

Applications are open until all positions are filled. Qualified applicants should send a CV and Cover Letter in English to Visualizzare la mail su click.appcast.io or apply via the form below.

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