Full-Time Faculty Position in Fashion Design Art Area, School of Art and Design - Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology•New York, NY

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About The Position

The School of Art and Design seeks a full-time faculty member in the Fashion Design Art Area. The successful candidate will be an experienced fashion industry designer with a strong background in both design and leadership. Their expertise should focus primarily on concept development and the visual communication of fashion design through both hand-drawn and digital methods. The candidate should be proficient in fashion illustration techniques, capable of producing original design sketches, and skilled in creating cohesive design collections. They should demonstrate a strong interest in the field of fashion design studies, with a particular emphasis on visual creativity and expression. Additional qualifications include familiarity with current industry best practices across a range of methodologies, a solid understanding of market trends, and experience with emerging technologies in fashion design. Responsibilities will include teaching core foundational courses in the AAS Fashion Design program, using both traditional and innovative instructional methods. The candidate will also teach in one or more BFA specialization areas, which may include Sportswear, Special Occasion, Knitwear, Childrenswear or Intimate Apparel. The faculty member will contribute to the School of Art and Design by participating in administrative duties, as required. Beyond classroom teaching, the faculty member is expected to contribute to the Area, Department, School, and College through curriculum development, committee service, and the pursuit of projects aligned with their interests in fashion design. These projects should emphasize visual creativity and support the advancement of the discipline. It is expected that, by the time of tenure, the selected candidate will have established or built upon their personal areas of professional strength. These areas may include, but are not limited to: research in sustainability or inclusive design; fashion show presentations or exhibitions; curriculum development; grant writing; industry collaboration; or other scholarly or creative work relevant to the field of fashion design. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Fashion Design or related field(s).
6 years of relevant industry experience as a senior-level fashion designer

Nice To Haves

10+ years as a senior-level fashion designer.
Prior teaching experience.
Master's degree in Fashion Design or in related field(s).

Responsibilities

Teaching core foundational courses in the AAS Fashion Design program, using both traditional and innovative instructional methods.
Teach in one or more BFA specialization areas, which may include Sportswear, Special Occasion, Knitwear, Childrenswear or Intimate Apparel.
Contribute to the School of Art and Design by participating in administrative duties, as required.
Contribute to the Area, Department, School, and College through curriculum development, committee service, and the pursuit of projects aligned with their interests in fashion design.
Pursuit of projects aligned with their interests in fashion design. These projects should emphasize visual creativity and support the advancement of the discipline.