About the Institution
NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, is a premier UGC-recognized and NAAC-accredited multidisciplinary university offering over 200 academic programmes across diverse streams. NIMS Group is committed to providing quality higher education through industry-oriented learning, academic excellence, innovation, and professional development.
NIMS Institute of Design & Fashion Technology combines creative exploration with technical skill development across fashion, textiles, and visual communication. Studio practice, material experimentation, projects, and enterprise-focused learning help students build original portfolios and prepare for evolving creative industries.
Role Overview
NIMS Group invites applications from dynamic, visionary academic leaders and experienced design professionals for the position of Principal – NIMS Institute of Design & Fashion Technology.
The incumbent will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to establish and strengthen the institute as a center of excellence in Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Creative Arts. The role requires a leader capable of driving academic innovation, faculty development, industry collaborations, student employability, and institutional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic academic and administrative leadership to the institute.
- Develop and implement academic plans, curriculum frameworks, and teaching methodologies in line with applicable regulatory and university guidelines.
- Lead faculty recruitment, development, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure academic quality, effective teaching delivery, and continuous improvement in learning outcomes.
- Establish industry collaborations, internships, live projects, and placement opportunities for students.
- Promote innovation, creativity, research, and industry-oriented learning.
- Oversee admissions, student engagement, academic activities, examinations, and institutional administration.
- Drive institutional growth, branding, academic reputation, and student employability.
Eligibility & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Technology, or in allied Design/Management discipline, with a First-Class Bachelor's and Master's degree from premier institutions or leading recognized universities.
- 15 + years of experience in academic leadership, faculty management, curriculum development, and institutional administration, with at least 3–5 years as a Professor / HOD / Principal in a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Robust understanding of the fashion and design education ecosystem.
- Excellent leadership, communication, networking, and organisational skills.
Who Should Apply?
Experienced academic leaders, Principals, Deans, Directors, and senior faculty members from reputed Fashion Design Institutes, Design Colleges, and Universities who possess the vision and capability to build a centre of excellence in design and fashion education. We are looking for a leader who can combine academic excellence with industry relevance and nurture the next generation of creative professionals.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates may apply directly through the job posting or share their updated CV at
[email protected] with the subject line as “Application – Principal, NIMS Institute of Design & Fashion Technology”
📌 Principal – NIMS Institute of Design & Fashion Technology (Jaipur)
🏢 NIMS UNIVERSITY
📍 Jaipur