Dean - Fashion Design /n Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka /n Experience: 15+ years | Qualification: Ph.D. in Fashion Design, Design, Textile, Apparel or related discipline /n /n About the Role /n The Dean will provide strategic and academic leadership, driving curriculum innovation, faculty excellence, research, industry engagement, internationalisation, technology, sustainability and student outcomes . /n /n Key Responsibilities /n /n

- Lead academic strategy, programme quality and growth of the Fashion Design portfolio.

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- Drive curriculum innovation across digital fashion, AI, CLO 3D, sustainable fashion, textiles, communication, merchandising and entrepreneurship .

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- Build a robust faculty ecosystem and promote research, publications, design practice and innovation.

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- Develop partnerships with fashion houses, apparel/textile companies, luxury brands, retailers, fashion-tech firms and design studios .

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- Strengthen internships, live projects, placements, competitions, showcases and entrepreneurship.

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- Build international academic and industry collaborations.

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- Develop new programmes, Centres of Excellence and signature initiatives.

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- Strengthen accreditation, rankings, institutional visibility and academic reputation.

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- Embed sustainability, Indian crafts and textile heritage into Fashion Design education.

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- Ph.D. in Fashion Design, Design, Textile, Apparel or related discipline.

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- 15+ years' experience, including substantial higher education exposure.

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- Leadership experience as Dean, Director, Principal, HoD or equivalent .

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- Strong academic, research and institutional leadership credentials.

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- Expertise in contemporary Fashion Design education and strong industry networks.

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- Experience in curriculum development, faculty leadership and academic innovation.

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- International exposure preferred.

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