FIT FD Adjunct Faculty

SUNY Korea-FIT Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology at

SUNY Korea About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renownedcollege of art and design, business, and technology of the State University of New York, invites nominations and applications for adjunctfaculty positions in the Fashion Design program at the FIT at SUNY Korea in Songdo, Korea. The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part ofthe State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for over 80 years. With acurriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIToffers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, the collegeoffers two majors, and grants AAS degrees in Korea in Fashion Business Management and Fashion Design, preparing students for professionalsuccess and leadership in the global marketplace.

Department Statement:

The Fashion Design programprovidesthe expertise students need to develop the skills necessary to become competitive, forward-thinking graduates for positions in thefashionindustry and related fields. The program offers a wide range of learning experiences through the rigorous AAS curriculum where theydevelopcritical thinking, strong design aesthetics and technical abilities. Faculty members are industry professionals who draw on industryconnections to provide students with an in-depth view of the fashion design industry.

Job Description:

The

FIT SUNY

Korea Fashion Design department is seeking to hire two faculty members with relevant industry experience to fill temporarypositions with the possibility of continuance. Ideal candidates for the technical side will be established fashion designers with variouslevels of design leadership experience, or have experience as a master patternmaker, master seamstress, or master draper. For the artside, technical requirements include high-level creative, technical, and pedagogical skills to effectively teach illustration. Keyrequirements include expertise in hand drawing, an understanding of garment construction, expertise in manual and digital illustration,strong knowledge of fashion history and trend forecasting, and the ability to inspire, mentor, and clearly communicate. Thesuccessful candidate will be knowledgeable of successful fashion practices across a number of current methodologies and must possess strongdesign development and brand building expertise. In addition, a personal area of strength must be demonstrated, such as research andknowledge of fashion technology and innovation, fashion show presentations or exhibitions, and/or writing curriculum. The successfulcandidate will work collaboratively to establish and implement a vision that supports the strategic goals of the department and thecollege. Ideal candidates for the technical side will demonstrate expertise in the following areas: Conceptualdevelopmentand technical skills for apparel prototype development. Knowledge of garment development with the ability to guidestudents inthe processes. Ability to translate design ideas into tangible reality through draping or patternmaking. Anunderstanding of fabric types, operating industrial machines and precise machine operations, garment construction, fitting, and finishingtechniques Possible Teaching Courses for technical side: The successful candidate should be able toteach one or more of the following Fashion Design Technical courses: Sewing Levels 1-2 Introductory Draping Levels1-2 Structured Draping (jackets) Level 3 Patternmaking Levels 1-2 Ideal candidates or the Art side willdemonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: Superior fashion drawing, rendering and portfolio presentationskills An understanding of Photoshop/Illustrator digital as they apply to Fashion Design Microsoft Office Suitesoftwareproficiency Ability to analyze trend forecasts, consumer behavior, and market data using tools like WGSN, AI, and Excel. Leading academic research to analyze clothing, textiles, design, and culture to develop a Fashion journal Possible Teaching Courses for art side: The successful candidate should be able to teach one or more of thefollowingFashion Design Art courses: Visual Design Concepts III 2-3

Design Collections:

Visual Solutions DigitalDesign:

Flats and Floats Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates are required to have six (6) yearsofprofessional experience as a fashion designer or the technical equivalent of a master patternmaker, draper, or master sewer with eight(8)years of experience as a senior craftsman. Must be fluent in English, A Bachelor's degree is required. Candidates are required topresent astrong portfolio showcasing their professional work, inclusive of relevant press and/or industry acknowledgments. ExcellentEnglish oral andwritten communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

A master's degree is preferred.

Three (3) years ormore teaching experience in higher education is also preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who possessseveral or all the abovelisted qualifications.

Application Instructions:

The faculty position will begin inFall 2026. Review ofapplications will commence in early June and final decisions will be made by the end of June. If you are successful inthe first round, youwill be invited for an interview and a demo lecture will be followed for the successful candidates. Please note that abackground check isrequired for appointment to this position. Applications must be submitted to fd@sunykorea.ac.kr .Online applications are strongly encouraged.

ApplicationDeadline:

May 31, 2026

Pleaseprovide:

Letter of interest, in English, clearly indicatingqualifications for the position Professional resumeand digital portfolio A minimum of two professional references,including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mailcontact information Copy or scan of academic transcript and degreecertificate in English from all colleges and universitiesattended. (Official University Transcripts will be requested at time of hire.) Please note: based on the volume ofapplications, we may not be able to contact each applicant individually. Additionalinformation about the Fashion Institute ofTechnology can be found at: www.fitnyc.edu . Contact Information For further information, please contact: Prof. Leonard Bess(Chair, Department of Fashion Design at SUNY Korea-FIT)

E-mail:

leonard_bess@fitnyc.edu

Diversity Statement:

FIT is firmlycommitted to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learningand working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FITcommunity fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whetherbased on race, national origin, gender, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any othercriterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, includingthe opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals.