Adjunct Faculty Pool - Technical Design, Patternmaking

Fashion Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 120,044; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefit programs

Support for work-life balance

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in New York is seeking an experienced Adjunct Faculty for Technical Design and Patternmaking. The role includes teaching students about draping, garment specifications, and pattern correction. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and substantial professional experience in patternmaking. This position offers compensation of $87.14 per hour based on qualifications and a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience as a patternmaker.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, draping, and creating accurate hard patterns.
• Knowledge of swim, lingerie, or specialty pattern areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach patternmaking from draped bodice sloper to final hard pattern.
• Provide instruction on knit vs. woven considerations.
• Support students during draping, drafting, and pattern-correction exercises.

Skills

Patternmaking

Teaching

Draping

Garment specifications

Time management

Computerized patternmaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Technical Design, Patternmaking

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The Technical Design Department is recruiting a pool of qualified applicants for potential adjunct teaching assignments for the Fall and Spring semesters. Successful candidates will possess advanced professional expertise in pattern making for both knit and woven womenswear, including proficiency in drafting, draping, and accurate pattern correction. Instructors will teach beginner-level students to drape a basic bodice sloper and convert it into a production‑ready pattern.

Location

New York, NY

Category

Adjunct

Posted On

Thu Nov 20 2025

Responsibilities

• Teach patternmaking from draped bodice sloper to final hard pattern.
• Teach garment specing, measurement accuracy, and universal spec standards.
• Train students to identify and correct fit issues, translating corrections into updated patterns.
• Teach accurate pattern correction throughout the fitting process.
• Demonstrate production patternmaking techniques across garment categories.
• Provide instruction on knit vs. woven considerations.
• Teach creation of cutter’s musts and all required production pattern documentation.
• Support students individually during draping, drafting, and pattern‑correction exercises.
• Conduct fittings on live models and Alpha‑von forms.
• Integrate computerized patternmaking where appropriate.

Adjunct instructors deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and submit grades on time. Course descriptions are available in the online catalog.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience as a patternmaker.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to teach patternmaking from draped bodice sloper through hard pattern development.
• Ability to teach garment specifications using universal spec guidelines; precision to 1/8".
• Deep understanding of knit vs. woven fabric behavior in pattern development.
• Ability to teach production patternmaking (not design patternmaking).
• Knowledge of swim, lingerie, or specialty pattern areas.
• Computerized patternmaking experience.
• Strong time‑management and understanding of product‑development timelines.
• Ability to work one‑on‑one with beginning students.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Drafting, draping, and creating accurate hard patterns (front, back, sleeve)
  • Sleeve drafting from measurements
  • Patternmaking and fitting for womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear (knits & wovens)
  • Pattern correction and fit adjustment
  • Fitting on live models and Alpha‑von forms

Skills Assessment Requirement

All candidates must complete an in‑person skills assessment demonstrating their ability to:

• Drape a women's woven bodice sloper
• Identify fit issues
• Correct both the sloper and the resulting paper pattern

Additional Information

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Compensation

The UCE‑FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.

$87.14 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step and appointment rank are determined by a candidate’s ability to demonstrate that they meet the respective school’s additional criteria for hiring "above the first step," in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules (pp 88‑89).

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives and to help them prepare for their futures. For a full list of benefits, visit FIT Benefits.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT’s non‑discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well‑being of FIT’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety’s administrative office number at [phone].

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.