Lecturer in Womenswear Design

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Lecturer in Womenswear Design to join their innovative academic team. This role involves delivering high-quality education in a dynamic environment, focusing on both creative and technical aspects of fashion design. You will play a vital role in shaping the curriculum and preparing students for successful careers in the fashion industry. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry connections, this position offers a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of fashion designers while fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Family Friendly Policies

Inclusive Employment Policies

Staff Support Networks

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in womenswear design and current fashion trends.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching on womenswear design and technology.
• Develop curriculum in collaboration with industry partners.

Skills

Womenswear Design

Fashion Design

Curriculum Development

Student Support

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Teaching Qualification

Tools

Digital Design Tools

Cutting-edge Studios

Job description

Fixed term, 6 months
Part time, 22.2 hours per week

The opportunity

London College of Fashion (LCF) is seeking a forward-thinking Lecturer in Womenswear Design to join a talented academic team at one of the world’s leading institutions for fashion education.

Working closely with the course team on BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, you will ensure students receive an excellent learning experience by delivering teaching that explores womenswear design in depth, covering design, technology, and production with a focus on preparing students for careers in a dynamic and fast-evolving sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for teaching and curriculum development on a course that benefits from strong industry partnerships with leading fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs and Simone Rocha. As a lecturer, you’ll support these collaborations while embedding enterprise and employability into the curriculum. Teaching takes place in our cutting-edge studios and workshops, providing access to world-class facilities and the latest digital tools.

About you

You’ll bring deep expertise in fashion design, particularly womenswear, along with a confidence in both creative and technical processes. Whether you come from academia or the fashion industry, you’ll have an up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging trends in fashion, along with a strong awareness of industry expectations.

You’ll be comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a diverse team, and you’ll have a clear commitment to student pastoral care and academic support.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a university, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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Closing date: 23:55 on 15 May 2025.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Shee Fun Chan at [e-mail]

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.