Assistant Professor Fashion Design (Haute couture)

Assistant Professor, Fashion Design (Haute Couture)

Presidency University Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Instruction
• Design and deliver studio-based courses focusing on haute couture techniques, advanced draping, bespoke tailoring, fine hand-embroidery, surface ornamentation, and structural garment construction.
• Update and innovate course modules to integrate contemporary sustainability practices, luxury market shifts, and historical haute couture traditions.
• Instruct students in precision pattern-making, internal corsetry, millinery, and couture finishing details (e.g., French seams, hand-rolled hems, bespoke linings).
• Student Mentorship & Portfolio Development
• Guide students through conceptualization, material exploration, and physical realization of thesis collections or runway pieces.
• Prepare students for internships and careers in luxury fashion houses, independent couture labels, and bridal wear markets.
• Oversee the curation and technical execution of student garments for institutional fashion shows, exhibitions, and industry critique panels.
• Research, Creative Practice, & Scholarship
• Maintain an active profile in creative practice, showcased through couture collections, museum exhibitions, scholarly publications, or high-end design commissions.
• Explore the intersection of traditional artisanal crafts with modern technology (e.g., digital design tools combined with handcraft).
• Institutional & Industry Collaboration
• Foster strategic partnerships with luxury ateliers, textile archives, and couture houses for guest lectures, masterclasses, and student placements.
• Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum committees, student admissions portfolios reviews, and accreditation documentation.

Qualifications

• Implied expertise in Haute Couture and related techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in creative practice is expected.

To Apply

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