FIT NYC Adjunct Faculty Pool- Art Instructor of Fashion Design Courses Utilizing Computer Design Too

About Fashion Institute Of Technology The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Fashion Department of the School of Art and Design.

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 80 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today’s rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city’s art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The college continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.

The mission of FIT’s School of Art and Design is to educate the next generation of creative, socially responsible and globally relevant professionals able to succeed in the broad spectrum of art and design fields. The school challenges students to create new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration and experimentation.

FIT’s Fashion Design program has cultivated creative and innovative leaders who continue to disrupt the global fashion industry. As one of the world’s top programs, the Fashion Design program provides exclusive industry access while creating groundbreaking designs that are informed by market research and inspired by history, art, and culture. Exceptional faculty guide students to become not only a designer with their own creative vision, but a professional ready to succeed in this challenging field.

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.

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 wi…