Lecturer Fashion Digital - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Location:

Parkside
Salary:

- £40,596 to £44,125
Post Type:

Full Time
Release Date:
13 February 2024
Closing Date:

hours GMT on Tuesday 27 February 2024
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Birmingham City University (BCU) are seeking a Digital Fashion Design Lecturer to teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; initiate, lead and participate in research, and other scholarly activities leading to publications in refereed journals and/or exhibitions; and undertake academic and departmental administrative duties within the College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles.

Join our team under new management with an exciting vision for the future.

About You

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated person who can contribute to the digital landscape and innovative design approach across our BA and MA Fashion Design courses.

You should have a qualification within the relevant area and/or have significant experience in an area related to digital design.

The successful applicant will have:

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software:
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (essential)
Premiere, After Effects and Lightroom (highly desirable)
Blender/Cinema 4D / Rhino (desirable)
ClO3D or equivalent software experience (Style3D, Gerber, Browzwear etc.)
Flat pattern cutting skills.
Garment construction knowledge.
A focus towards craftsmanship
Excellent fabric knowledge
Global and diverse approach to fashion design
Understanding of contemporary fashion design, print or têxtile processes.
Understanding of digital landscapes and augmented realities

You will be someone who:

Demonstrates a commitment to professional and academic development.
Has externally published or presented practicebased research (Highly desirable)
Has experience of leading research funding proposals (desirable)
Has experience in developing and delivering teaching and studentcentred learning, with an extensive knowledge of fashion design practice.
Develop and maintain links within the fashion industry to strengthen the teaching programmes, research, and other associated activities.
Has an awareness of diversity and ethical issues as they relate to fashion design and higher education practice.
A team player and able to work in a transdisciplinary mindset.

Has an awareness of diversity and ethical issues as they relate to fashion design and higher education practice.

A team player and able to work in a transdisciplinary mindset.

With around 24,000 students from 80 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to work. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment.

Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance is producing some of the country's most employable graduates.

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The college offers a range of design, media, and business courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We encourage, research, enterprise, creativity, and ethical awareness and all our courses strongly engage with industry and professional communities.

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