Adjunct Faculty Pool- Textile/Surface Design, Complex Weaving for Textile Design - Fashion Inst[...]

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A prominent design institution in New York is seeking adjunct faculty for the Textile/Surface Design department to teach Complex Dobby Wovens. Candidates should have expertise in multi-harness weaving, experience with 16-24 harness looms, and proficiency in software like Pointcarre or Nedgraphics. Ideal applicants will possess strong skills in fabric layouts, color analysis, and market trends. This role allows for sharing knowledge and shaping future designers.

Qualifications

• Expertise in multi-harness weaving processes.
• Experience using advanced hand looms, preferably AVL compu-dobby.
• Proficient in software for dobby development.

Responsibilities

• Teach TD 334 Complex Dobby Wovens to students.
• Prepare course materials and assignments.
• Guide students in understanding technical packs.

Skills

Expertise in multi-harness weaving

Experience with 16-24 harness hand looms

Proficiency in industry-standard software (Pointcarre, Nedgraphics)

Strong skills in layouts and repeats

Ability to analyze market color and concept trends

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool- Textile/Surface Design, Complex Weaving for Textile Design - Fashion Institute of Technology

Location: New York, NY
Category: Adjunct
Posted On: Thu Jan 15 2026

Job Description

The Textile/Surface Design department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions for TD 334 Complex Dobby Wovens. Successful candidates will have expertise in multi-harness, advanced level drafting, experience using 16-24 harness hand looms (AVL compu-dobby preferred), and experience using industry standard software such as Pointcarre or Nedgraphics for dobby and experience with technical packs for developing woven fabrics. Ideal candidates have strong skills in layouts, repeats, color, ability to analyze and research current market color and concept trend... more...