The Faculty of Art & Design is looking for a full-time faculty member in fashion design.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned fashion industry designer with design leadership and experience in a segment of the industry primarily related to concept formulation and visual communication of fashion design development through both hand and digital applications.

Candidates must be versatile in combining professionally practiced hands-on illustration skills with the execution of original design sketches and cohesive design collections. The ability to successfully teach the core AAS fashion design foundation course by combining traditional and innovative methods is essential.

A minimum of six years of industry experience as a fashion designer is required, but the ideal candidate may have a minimum or above professional background.

Thorough knowledge of current successful fashion practices across several methodologies, understanding of market trends and utilization of emerging technologies are requirements for this position. Successful candidates should have excellent skills in teaching students to draw fashion, render fabrics, flat sketch and present design collections. Candidates will work with colleagues in their department to develop and implement a new curriculum.

Selected candidates are expected to establish and/or build a personal area

Strength in tenure. Such areas include, but are not limited to: Related research, fashion show presentations or exhibitions, curriculum development, grants, proposals, fostering industry support, or academic/creative work in fashion design or any other field.

Successful candidates contribute to curriculum development and board service across departments, schools, colleges, and classrooms.

Requirements:

specific ability

Successful candidates excel in the following areas:

globalism

Ability to think globally and recognize the impact of design education, industry and profession.

Communicate and communicate to students the ethical implications of design decisions that affect the global environment and people.

Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of design in the context of broader social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological forces.

I have experience working with people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and social groups in supporting the education of diverse student populations.

Demonstrate an appreciation for cultural diversity and a positive approach to cultural differences.

Participate in global interdisciplinary discussions in the field of fashion design.

industrial design

Demonstrate your ability to utilize technology and electronic information to deliver course materials to students.

Leverage educational diversity to accommodate students of different learning styles, abilities, demographics or diversity.

Demonstrate the ability to develop and nurture critical thinking, problem-solving, information literacy, and creativity.

Demonstrate the implementation of educational methodologies and practical applications that enrich the student learning experience through innovative teaching methods, research, and/or creative scholarship.

Demonstrate the execution of socially responsible and sustainable design projects that guide and inspire a diverse student population.

Demonstrate experience developing or teaching a curriculum that addresses design diversity.

Enrichment of learning

Embrace the faculty role as facilitator, mentor, and integrator of information and knowledge.

A passion for learning with the ability to spark interest, curiosity and creativity in students.

Demonstrate your ability to adapt to industry changes and practices, including technology, and your ability to incorporate evolving change into progressive curriculum.

professionalism

Demonstrate ongoing involvement in creative and/or academic work in the field of fashion design.

Communicate to students the importance of understanding established and emerging fashion design practices.

Has the ability to organize and lead initiatives for departments and universities.

Demonstrate professional projects demonstrating a diverse and innovative design portfolio of evidence-based projects.

Demonstrate research ability, knowledge and involvement in industry competitions, exhibitions, publications and/or awards.

technology

Demonstrate technical skills in new technologies specifically used in the visual arts software and fashion design professions.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate through the technology and use of university course management systems and campus portals.

Demonstrate a commitment to keeping technical skills and knowledge current.

Minimum qualification

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of professional experience as a fashion designer. Candidates must present a strong fashion portfolio showcasing professional work that includes relevant press and/or industry recognition. Digital skills required by fashion design professionals and specific relevant apparel software skill.

Preferred Eligibility:

Master’s degree preferred.

At least 3 years of teaching experience at a higher education institution is desirable.

This position requires constant reading and comprehension, occasional calculations, constant oral communication, frequent analysis, and constant writing. Working conditions for this position can be any combination of classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to work with machinery and chemicals. The physical requirements for this position include sitting sometimes, standing always, bending sometimes, walking often, and sometimes he needs to lift 10 pounds. Less than.

Additional Information:

This faculty position will start in Fall 2023. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until seats are filled. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Salary, position, etc. will be determined according to educational background and accumulated experience. A background check is required for appointment to this position.

Link to full-time faculty FIT benefits

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Application procedure:

For consideration, please provide the following:

letter of interest indicating eligibility for the position;

A professional resume/resume with a minimum of 3 professional references. Include your name, title, address, phone number, and email contact information.

A digital portfolio in PDF format (less than 20 MB), examples of 3D work, videos, clothing sketches, photo samples of current professional fashion design work, or a URL to a professional portfolio website.

A PDF of your press kit or lookbook (less than 20 MB).

Candidates whose applications are accepted will be contacted by the Search Commission and asked to submit the following documents:

A PDF Professional Portfolio containing five additional samples of recent fashion design work (fashion sketches, 3D garment visuals and/or videos, and/or technical design packages).

The selection committee can assign skills assessment projects/tests to selected candidates.

A demonstration/teaching lesson is part of the finalist interview/application process.

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, we will refrain from contacting individual applicants. Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at www.fitnyc.edu.

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Please note that due to the large number of applications we anticipate, we will not be able to contact each applicant regarding the status of their application.

For more information about us, please visit the FIT website (http://www.fitnyc.edu).

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FIT is committed to creating an environment that attracts and retains people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects and values ​​the full expression of every individual’s capabilities, the FIT community furthers its mission and for its rich and pluralistic experience grow up FIT is based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy and family status. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination. , citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criteria prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, including opportunities for advancement, to all qualified individuals. Minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For inquiries regarding FIT’s non-discrimination policy, please contact the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 212 217.3360 at titleix@fitnyc.edu.

The University reserves the right to select one or more candidates after being duly considered and presented to the President in accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, invites nominations and applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in the Fashion Design Department of the State University of New York. School of art and design.

Fashion Institute of Technology, part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business and technology for over 75 years. With a unique blend of hands-on, hands-on experience, classroom learning, and a strong foundation in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs relevant to today’s rapidly changing industry. Internationally renowned, FIT uses the location of New York City to provide a vibrant and creative learning community. The university offers over 45 majors and awards AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and his MPS degrees to prepare students for professional success and leadership in global markets.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city’s art, business and design elite, as well as the region’s rich academic community. The College continues creative faculty who are passionate about their field and demonstrate outstanding expertise in instructional design, learning enrichment, globalism, the use of technology core competencies, and mastery of established and emerging industry practices I am looking for

The mission of FIT’s School of Art and Design is to educate the next generation of creative, socially responsible and globally relevant professionals who are capable of achieving success in the broader fields of art and design. The school challenges students to generate new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration and experimentation.

The Fashion Design program provides students and graduates with the expertise and skill sets necessary to pursue professional and creative positions in the fashion industry and related fields. The rigorous and exciting AAS and BFA curricula offer challenges and proficiency that promote conceptual design development and hands-on technical skills combined with digital acumen. Faculty are well-connected industry design professionals who utilize contacts and collaborations within the industry to provide students with the associations and experience they need to succeed in FIT careers and enter the industry after graduation. is.

For more information on FIT, please visit www.fitnyc.edu.