Faculty Position in Creative Styling Media Area, School of Art and Design

Location: New York, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Aug 14 2026 Job Description:

The Styling for Creative Media BFA program within the Department of Photography and Related Media at FIT seeks a tenure-track full-time faculty member to help shape the future of styling, creative direction, and image-making in an era of rapidly evolving media technologies.

We seek candidates whose practice demonstrates expertise in a wide range of commercial styling applications such as wardrobe, prop and set, events and lifestyle. Candidates' portfolios and skillsets should have an emphasis on styling for photographic and time-based projects, and an engagement with emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (assistive and generative), computational imaging, virtual production, digital media, immersive experiences, and related creative technologies.

Candidates should be active practitioners and educators. The ideal candidate should also be engaged with contemporary and historical styling trends and should have the ability to teach a wide range of courses in styling, trend forecasting, creative direction, media production and social media practices as well as emerging computational technology classes at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the Styling for Creative Media curriculum, participate actively in departmental leadership and governance, and be expected to assume increasing leadership responsibilities over time. Since the program is housed within the Photography and Related Media Department, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department's broader educational mission and collaborate with faculty across lens-based media, helping students understand the increasingly integrated relationship between styling, photography, creative direction, and emerging technologies.

The applicant's portfolio should demonstrate an ability to integrate styling, creative direction, photography, and emerging technologies into cohesive visual narratives across multiple media platforms. Engagement with AI and other emerging technologies should be evident in the portfolio.

The candidate must have a substantial record of published commercial work and/or exhibitions, monograph publications, and/or screenings. Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of professional achievement and leadership in styling, creative direction, or related creative industries. The candidate's work and teaching experience must reflect the ability to leverage a strong foundation in traditional artistic skills and practice as a platform for more divergent thinking and innovation.

Professional experience in photography, editorial image-making, commercial photography, or photographic production is highly desirable. Candidates whose practice demonstrates a strong understanding of the collaborative relationship between styling, photography, creative direction, and image production are especially encouraged to apply.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

• Possess experience working with people from various cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and social groups that will support the education of a diverse student population.
• Demonstrate the ability to contextualize students' work within Western and non-Western art history, as well as practices, approaches, and movements in contemporary styling.
• Demonstrate appreciation for cultural diversity and a positive approach to cultural differences.

• Demonstrate the ability to educate students in both traditional hands-on styling as well as emerging computational technologies.
• Serve as an active contributor to curricular assessment and development.
• Demonstrate commitment to student-centeredness with active participation in student work reviews, and the ability to offer productive verbal feedback, assessment, and counseling.

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, and the ability to inspire interest, curiosity, and creativity in students.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize a variety of instructional delivery systems, including various media sources that foster critical thinking and problem-solving in students.
• Enrich the learning experience by creating opportunities for students to engage with professional artists, stylists, creative directors, New York's museums and galleries, and the broader art world.
• Contribute to the ongoing success of students through advisement and mentorship of student clubs and activities.
• Teach professional development and facilitate student engagement with the art and design community within and beyond FIT.

• Demonstrate, as a committed artist, the pursuit of creative work with an active commercial practice and/or exhibition, publishing,…