Dean - Fashion Design

Location:
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Experience:
15+ years |
Qualification:
Ph.D. in Fashion Design, Design, Textile, Apparel or related discipline

About the Role

The Dean will provide strategic and academic leadership, driving
curriculum innovation, faculty excellence, research, industry engagement, internationalisation, technology, sustainability and student outcomes
.

Key Responsibilities
Lead academic strategy, programme quality and growth of the Fashion Design portfolio.
Drive curriculum innovation across
digital fashion, AI, CLO 3D, sustainable fashion, textiles, communication, merchandising and entrepreneurship
.
Build a robust faculty ecosystem and promote research, publications, design practice and innovation.
Develop partnerships with
fashion houses, apparel/textile companies, luxury brands, retailers, fashion-tech firms and design studios
.
Strengthen internships, live projects, placements, competitions, showcases and entrepreneurship.




Build international academic and industry collaborations.
Develop recent programmes, Centres of Excellence and signature initiatives.
Strengthen accreditation, rankings, institutional visibility and academic reputation.
Embed
sustainability, Indian crafts and textile heritage
into Fashion Design education.

Ideal Candidate
Ph.D. in Fashion Design, Design, Textile, Apparel or related discipline.
15+ years' experience, including substantial higher education exposure.
Leadership experience as
Dean, Director, Principal, HoD or equivalent
.
Strong academic, research and institutional leadership credentials.
Expertise in contemporary Fashion Design education and robust industry networks.
Experience in curriculum development, faculty leadership and academic innovation.
International exposure preferred.

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