Head of Department - Fashion Design

Job Description
Position Summary
The HOD shall be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in fashion design
foundations, fashion illustration, design methodology, design projects, and fashion history. The
faculty member will foster creativity, critical thinking, visual communication, and historical
understanding while mentoring students in developing strong design concepts, artistic
expression, and professional competencies aligned with contemporary fashion industry practices.
Courses to be Taught
Under the module Textile Science, Surface Design & Fashion Heritage, the faculty shall teach:
 Textile Studies
 Indian Textiles
 Surface Ornamentation
 Fashion History & Culture
 Apparel Merchandising
Qualifications
 Masters Degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Textile Science, Apparel Merchandising,
Fashion Technology, or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent
grade) from a recognized university.
 NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D. as per current UGC regulations (where applicable).
 Industry or academic experience in textiles, surface design, merchandising, or fashion
heritage is desirable.
 Experience working with artisan communities, textile clusters, retail organizations, or fashion
brands will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
 Deliver theory and practical courses in textile science, fibre technology, fabric construction, dyeing,
printing, embroidery, and surface embellishment.
 Teach historical development of fashion, costume traditions, cultural influences, and heritage
textiles.
 Guide students in textile identification, performance evaluation, and appropriate material selection
for fashion products.
 Conduct practical demonstrations in traditional and contemporary surface ornamentation
techniques.
 Deliver instruction in apparel merchandising, sourcing, retail operations, product lifecycle, and
fashion supply chain management. Integrate design thinking methodologies and emerging
technologies, including AI-assisted design tools where appropriate.
 Supervise textile laboratories and surface design studios.
 Demonstrate techniques such as embroidery, block printing, screen printing, resist dyeing, fabric
painting, appliqué, quilting, and mixed-media embellishment.
 Maintain laboratory equipment, textile samples, dyeing tools, printing screens, and teaching
collections.
 Ensure safe laboratory practices and proper use of materials and equipment. Mentor students in
creative development, portfolio preparation, and design competitions.
 Conduct research in fashion design, design education, fashion history, visual culture, and
related fields.
 Organize workshops, seminars, exhibitions, design competitions, and guest lectures.
 Engage in consultancy, collaborative projects, and industry-academia partnerships.
 Design and evaluate theory examinations, studio assignments, design projects, portfolios, and
presentations.
 Conduct continuous internal assessments in accordance with institutional policies.
 Maintain accurate academic records and provide constructive feedback to students.
Skills Required
 Textile Science
 Surface Ornamentation
 Fashion History & Culture
 Apparel Merchandising

Work arrangement
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