Designer in Residence, Sustainable Fashion & Textile Design(SFTD)

About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

About Sustainable Fashion & Textile Design

This programme is for students who want to master practical and sustainable design solutions in fashion and textiles for the Indian and global markets. The programme encourages students to adopt responsible creativity whilst solving design problems and gaining in-depth knowledge of design concepts such as aesthetics, colour, shape and style.

Students learn to maintain a subtle balance between the self and ecology, and learn to collaborate effectively. The programme trains them to develop a critical understanding of the social, cultural, economic and sustainable factors which influence the environment and design innovation.

Job Type

Contractual (2 years Tenure)

Reporting to

Lead, Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design

Required Education Qualification and Years of Experience

Postgraduate degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or allied disciplines with a minimum of 60 per cent marks at either level, and demonstrated professional experience as a practising fashion or textile designer with a strong focus on sustainability.

• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or academic engagement
• Independent research or practice-led inquiry in sustainable fashion and textile systems
• International professional exposure will be an added advantage

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

• The School of Design at Anant National University seeks a practicing designer who is actively engaged in sustainable fashion and textile practices, material exploration, and research to join the Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design programme as a Designer-in-Residence.
• The preferred candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability-led design practices and be able to translate professional practice into academic learning.
  Candidates should have the ability to engage undergraduate students through studio-based teaching, workshops, critiques, and discussions.
• The Designer-in-Residence position is intended for distinguished practitioners who are keen on unpacking the multiple layers of sustainability across fashion and textile systems, including materiality, production, consumption, and socio-environmental impact.
• The role involves working closely with Foundation and Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design (SFTD) students, supporting them in developing critical thinking, responsible design approaches, and material consciousness within fashion and textile contexts.
• Designers-in-Residence are expected to advise and mentor students, contribute to curriculum enrichment, participate in academic reviews, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, and other School and University activities and programmes.

Key Skills

• Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design:
  

In-depth understanding of sustainability frameworks, ethical production systems, material innovation, and responsible design practices.


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  Design Practice and Pedagogy:
  

Ability to integrate professional practice with studio-based teaching and learning models.


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  Communication Skills:
  

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively teach, mentor, and collaborate with students, faculty, and industry professionals.


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  Collaborative Abilities:
  

Willingness to work across disciplines and contribute to transdisciplinary initiatives within the School of Design.


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  Research Orientation:
  

• Engagement with research, inquiry, and reflective practice in the context of sustainable fashion and textile design.