Adjunct Faculty Pool- Art Instructor of Fashion Design Courses Utilizing Computer Design Tools

Location: New York, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Fri Oct 24 2025 Job Description: The Fashion Design Department at FIT invites applications for experienced Fashion Designers or Technical Designers to teach fashion design techniques with a focus on industry-standard digital tools, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and related applications.

The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, particularly in creating industry-standard flats, and will be able to instruct students in developing technical packages (tech packs). Knowledge of garment specifications is essential for certain courses.

Candidates should have strong presentation, layout, and design development skills, as well as proficiency in digital tools and software commonly used in professional fashion design workflows. The ability to effectively assess student performance and submit grades in accordance with the academic calendar is required.

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:

• Associate of Applied Science degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience as a fashion designer or technical designer.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Demonstrated experience in digital fashion design techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Prior college level teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong skills in presentation, layout, and design development from concept through final collection.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Familiarity with digital workflows in fashion design and production.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and adhere to academic calendar deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and utilize college course management systems and campus portal.

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

This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs.

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

$89.98 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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

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

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