AI-Native Designer Trainer or Tool/Subject Matter Expert (m/w/d)

Our program combines morning live sessions with guided self-study and project work support in the afternoons. Depending on your availability, you can run a single expert workshop, produce a series of tutorials, or take ownership of an entire module.

Your contribution helps designers upskill, re-enter the workforce, or take the next step in their careers.

As a freelance trainer, your rate will be discussed based on your role and the scope of your contribution.

Your profile

5+ years of experience in design - for example as a product, UX/UI, visual, or graphic designer - ideally in tech, digital product, or a dynamically growing company.

AND/OR you have specific tool expertise (Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, prototyping tools) through practical work experience.

AND/OR you have current, hands-on experience designing with and for AI, and can speak credibly to how AI is changing design practice.

Experience as a trainer, instructor, teacher, or mentor for educational purposes is a bonus but not required.

Team player – friendly and empathetic communication style.

Fluent in English, spoken and written (German is a plus).

Organized, efficient and independent working style.

Strong sense of ownership, comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Proactive problem-solving skills.

Your New Role

Your responsibilities as a subject matter expert - and the core capabilities you need to be effective in this role:

Designing Practical, Learner-Focused Sessions

You'll turn your expertise into hands-on learning experiences. That includes explaining concepts clearly, demonstrating tools, and guiding participants through real design tasks.

Skills: Design know-how – Tool proficiency – Didactic clarity – Ability to break down complex topics

Working Closely with Our Learning Team

You'll collaborate with our program team to shape sessions that are current, relevant, and aligned with professional design realities.

Skills: Collaboration – Stakeholder management – Communication – Reliability

Bringing Tools and Learning Formats to Life

You'll use platforms like Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Claude, and support us in choosing formats that make learning intuitive - from walkthroughs to live demos to structured project coaching.

Skills: Confidence with digital tools – E-learning workflows – Process awareness

Supporting and Evaluating Participant Progress

You'll guide learners through their project work, give constructive feedback, and help us understand what's working and what needs refinement.

Skills: Analytical mindset – Observational skills – Coaching attitude – Problem solving

Working with us

The opportunity to make a positive impact together with a dedicated & friendly team.

A culture of empathy, transparency and ownership where every individual matters.

Flexible working hours and remote work from home (we are also happy to discuss and accommodate reasonable co-working space options).

Recruitment Process

You can send your application to careers@firedupspace.com

Attach your CV in pdf format or your LinkedIn profile; no cover letter needed. If there is anything you'd like us to know, just include it in an informal e-mail

We will go through the applications in the order of arrival and will do our best to get back to you in 3 business days about the next steps. If we get delayed, you will get notified!

We will send you a videoask to get to know you a bit better. As a next step you will have an intro call with our team in case your profile could be a match.

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!