Professor in the Department of Fashion Design [M/F/D/X]
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Intro
The Weissensee School of Art and Design in Berlin is seeking a Professor in the Department of Fashion Design with a focus on artistic-conceptual design. The professor will be responsible for teaching fundamental design techniques related to clothing and the human body, initiating innovative design projects, and incorporating contemporary and sustainable developments into the curriculum. The role involves teaching semester projects, supervising theses, and supporting students in their creative and professional growth. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in fashion design, experience in product development, and a contemporary outlook on fashion and societal trends. Fluency in German is required, and proficiency in English is desirable. The university promotes inclusivity, equal opportunities, and diversity in its teaching and working environment.
Tasks
- Teaching semester projects on the foundation course and fashion design in the second year of the course
- Supervising bachelor and master's theses
- Teaching a contemporary artistic and creative concept of fashion design
- Imparting specialist knowledge and methods in product development and the design of collections
- Supporting students in realizing their personal potential and shaping a varied program of study
- Being continuously present at the university
- Participating actively in the organization of the department and the further development of course content
- Working actively in bodies concerned with academic self-administration and organizing courses of study in accordance with requirements
Requirements
- University degree in fashion design or a closely related subject
- Outstanding artistic-creative and subject-specialist qualifications
- Several years' experience as a fashion designer with extensive work on designing collections for a renowned fashion label, fashion-design house, or as an independent designer
- Professional product development of a wide variety of clothing types and experience managing the process of implementation
- Openness towards and understanding of a wide variety of design styles, contemporary outlook on fashion, and awareness of current societal trends and developments
- Experience working conceptually and in ways that are project-related and cross-disciplinary
- Pedagogical suitability evidenced by corresponding teaching experience at a fashion design university
- Good knowledge of English
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