Lecturer in Fashion Design

University of Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Derby seeks a Lecturer in Fashion Design with CAD expertise to inspire students across Fashion and Textiles and Fashion Communication and Promotion programmes.

You will develop and deliver innovative learning, covering CAD tools and emerging digital technologies, aiming to equip students with technical and creative skills for a rapidly evolving fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in fashion/textiles or related field with strong CAD/digital design experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver inclusive, industry-relevant learning.
• Experience with CAD tools and digital design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative fashion design teaching with CAD focus.
• Contribute to module and programme development, assessment and QA.
• Engage in research to inform teaching and university profile.
• Explore AI ideation/visualisation in textiles within ethical design workflows.

Skills

CAD expertise

Digital design

Pedagogic approaches

Textiles & Fashion knowledge

Education

Honours degree in fashion/textiles or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Gerber

CLO3D

Style3D Browzwear

Blender

Procreate

Fresco

XD

Procreate

BLENDER

Daz3D

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 24 months

Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, interdisciplinary environment where students gain the skills, experience, and inspiration to make a meaningful impact in society.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, forward-thinking Lecturer in Fashion Design who also holds specialist skills in CAD to join our team and inspire the next generation of creative professionals across our Fashion and Textiles and Fashion Communication and Promotion programmes.

You will develop and deliver innovative, inclusive and industry-relevant learning and teaching, equipping students with the creative, technical and digital skills, confidence and contextual understanding needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving fashion industry.

A key focus of the role will be supporting students to develop their expertise in CAD (such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Gerber, XD, Express, Procreate, Fresco, O3D, Style3D Browzwear, Blender, and Daz3D) and other digital design technologies. Alongside strong knowledge of core CAD tools, you will demonstrate an awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI solutions for ideation and visualisation in textiles), and understand how these can be integrated appropriately, creatively and ethically into design workflows.

You will contribute to module and programme development, assessment and quality assurance, using innovative pedagogic approaches and learning environments to engage and challenge students and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.

Research and scholarly activity will be an important part of the role. You will engage in research that informs and enhances your teaching, influences leading-edge practice and contributes to the University's research profile and REF activity.

Please note that this role is a 0.5FTE; 24 month Fixed Term Contract.

Working Pattern

Semester 1 Friday 10-12, 1-3pm,

Semester 2 Thursday 2-6pm.

Further working hours to be discussed at interview.

The anticipated interview date is 11th November.

About You

We are looking for an innovative, creative and forward-thinking academic with expertise in textiles, fashion or a closely related discipline, who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of students and preparing them for a rapidly evolving industry. You will have a good Honours degree or equivalent professional experience, alongside relevant subject-specific knowledge and experience.

Digital innovation will be central to your approach. You will have practical experience of using digital technologies to enhance learning, teaching and research, with knowledge of relevant creative and CAD software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Gerber, CLO3D, Style3D Browzwear, Blender, Procreate, Fresco and related digital design and visualisation platforms. You will also have experience or an interest in using AI for ideation and visualisation within textiles, alongside an appreciation of both traditional and immersive approaches to visualisation.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Ben Harbisher, Subject Lead for Creative Arts, via [e-mail].

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

£39,560 to £46,970 per annum pro rata