Lecturer in Fashion Design

The role 

The Department of Art & Design has recently validated a new Fashion Awards – BA (Hons) Digital Fashion Design. 

This post offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of new material, teaching delivery and promotion of the new and existing BA courses. 

Combining innovative technology, creative thinking and hands-on experience, the course prepares for a successful career in the global fashion industry. Designed to build resilience, students are encouraged to be protagonists of their own future, to question and influence change, able to take creative risks. Students will reflect on their own career aspirations through a variety of design briefs that will contextualise their practice and build the appropriate skills required to succeed. 

To be suitable for this role it is essential to have knowledge of the design process from concept ideation, 2D exploration creative 3D design exploration and realisation, through to product awareness. 

It would be advantageous to have knowledge in digital software that supports the product development process &/or industry experience with applied knowledge within womenswear & menswear garment production.   

The department 

The course is taught by a dedicated and talented team of creative practitioners and supported by specialist technical staff. 

Students studying in the Department of Art and Design receive a practice-led, research-enhanced, contemporary Art and Design School experience.  We challenge our students to achieve high level impact through their work pushing social, cultural, environmental and economical boundaries. We encourage and support experimentation, and adopt a risk based approach where ‘anything is possible’. Our studio-based curriculum, supported by our creative and dynamic academics, together with our world class workshop facilities, provides a distinctive education for all of our students. 

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. 

For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area at Sheffield Hallam. 

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. 

Our benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. To find out more, please visit  The Hallam Deal: Your Benefits. 

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Contact Person :

Nathan Jones

Contact Number :

0114 2253680

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