Fashion Design Lecturer – Shape the Next Generation

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Design (1.0 FTE) to join the Manchester Fashion Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, bringing experience in pattern cutting and digital design software.

You will explore diverse fashion histories and international markets, provide teaching support through modules, and inspire students with industry-aware practice and research engagement.

Qualifications

• Higher degree/postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity to a range of diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives.
• Sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge of contemporary fashion design practices from both academic and industry perspectives.
• Experience of teaching in the relevant field of practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Provide high-quality teaching and student support throughout the academic journey.
• Inspire students through exploration of diverse fashion histories, international markets and contemporary design movements.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Contemporary fashion design knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

Higher degree/postgraduate qualification

PGCE / PGCLTHE / HEA membership

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Design (1.0 FTE) to join the Manchester Fashion Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, bringing experience in pattern cutting and digital design software.

You will explore diverse fashion histories and international markets, provide teaching support through modules, and inspire students with industry-aware practice and research engagement.