About this role
Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century, it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join the vibrant and highly respected Fashion Department, at Kingston. a creative home to BA Fashion Promotion and Communication, BA Fashion, MA Fashion and MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices, and a thriving postgraduate research community. You'll be part of a dynamic and ambitious team of students and staff, contributing to a culture of learning, teaching, and critical making at the forefront of the discipline. We're looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for visual communication across a variety of platforms and a commitment to excellence in learning and teaching to teach students on our nationally recognised undergraduate BA Fashion Promotion and Communication programme. You will hold an undergraduate/ degree in Graphic Design/ Visual communication preferably with touchpoints to fashion, or a related subject; a Higher Degree or Research Degree is desirable. Teaching entails a strong focus on Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and related tools, alongside, if possible, digital and interactive applications in fashion contexts, which could include, Immersive storytelling and experience design, motion graphics and time-based media for fashion, web-based and platform-led fashion content and AR/VR applications for fashion communication and retail. The successful candidate will be highly organised and proactive, with excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively both within a team environment and with external stakeholders delivering engaging teaching in supporting students in producing industry-ready digital portfolios, brand assets, and immersive outcomes.
We are seeking someone keen to establish a profile in research, knowledge exchange, or higher education pedagogy. You should have experience of working in industry and in delivering high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback, and academic support to a diverse student body in higher education.
This is a permanent, full time 1.0 FTE (37 hours per week) position, with an expected starting salary of £45,025.
Interviews are expected to be held on August 6th 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Tony Bednall, Head of Department of Fashion.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
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