Dean - Fashion Design | One of the institutes

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 strong 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 new 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 strong industry networks.
Experience in curriculum development, faculty leadership and academic innovation.
International exposure preferred.