Head of Department - Fashion Design

Job Description

Position Summary

The HOD shall be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in fashion design

foundations, fashion illustration, design methodology, design projects, and fashion history. The

faculty member will foster creativity, critical thinking, visual communication, and historical

understanding while mentoring students in developing strong design concepts, artistic

expression, and professional competencies aligned with contemporary fashion industry practices.

Courses to be Taught

Under the module Textile Science, Surface Design & Fashion Heritage, the faculty shall teach:

Textile Studies

Indian Textiles

Surface Ornamentation

Fashion History & Culture

Apparel Merchandising

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Textile Science, Apparel Merchandising,

Fashion Technology, or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent

grade) from a recognized university.

NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D. as per current UGC regulations (where applicable).

Industry or academic experience in textiles, surface design, merchandising, or fashion

heritage is desirable.

Experience working with artisan communities, textile clusters, retail organizations, or fashion

brands will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver theory and practical courses in textile science, fibre technology, fabric construction, dyeing,

printing, embroidery, and surface embellishment.

Teach historical development of fashion, costume traditions, cultural influences, and heritage

textiles.

Guide students in textile identification, performance evaluation, and appropriate material selection

for fashion products.

Conduct practical demonstrations in traditional and contemporary surface ornamentation

techniques.

Deliver instruction in apparel merchandising, sourcing, retail operations, product lifecycle, and

fashion supply chain management. Integrate design thinking methodologies and emerging

technologies, including AI-assisted design tools where appropriate.

Supervise textile laboratories and surface design studios.

Demonstrate techniques such as embroidery, block printing, screen printing, resist dyeing, fabric

painting, appliqué, quilting, and mixed-media embellishment.

Maintain laboratory equipment, textile samples, dyeing tools, printing screens, and teaching

collections.

Ensure safe laboratory practices and proper use of materials and equipment. Mentor students in

creative development, portfolio preparation, and design competitions.

Conduct research in fashion design, design education, fashion history, visual culture, and

related fields.

Organize workshops, seminars, exhibitions, design competitions, and guest lectures.

Engage in consultancy, collaborative projects, and industry-academia partnerships.

Design and evaluate theory examinations, studio assignments, design projects, portfolios, and

presentations.

Conduct continuous internal assessments in accordance with institutional policies.

Maintain accurate academic records and provide constructive feedback to students.

Skills Required

Textile Science

Surface Ornamentation

Fashion History & Culture

Apparel Merchandising