Lecturer (Apparel Design and Merchandising)
Temasek Polytechnic
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Mould young minds via inspiring lectures and tutorials, student consultations, supervision of assignments and projects which sit on the intersection of fashion and business.
- Focus on quality of lesson design and delivery through engaging teaching and learning strategies and methods, exploiting wherever possible, technology to promote learning.
- Play an active role in ensuring a curriculum that stays ahead of the curve through careful crafting of curriculum and assessments.
- Actively engage with industry and professional bodies to stay abreast with and be responsive to changing trends in the profession and the educational landscape.
- Be mindful of and address the diverse learning needs of students in class and implement ways to holistically develop the potential of students through a range of interventions.
- Promote skills upgrading amongst working adults through the development and facilitation of professional workshops and continuing education training programmes.
- Well-versed in the business aspects of fashion
- Established track record in fashion management, with a deep understanding of the local and global fashion market trends and consumer behavior.
- Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting related to fashion retail.
- Demonstrates knowledge in sustainable fashion practices from sourcing, production methods, to supply chain management.
- Good working knowledge of digital implementation in fashion retail, including e-commerce platforms, marketing strategies, and supply chains.
- At least 5 years of work experience in the local/global fashion industry
- Relevant knowledge of 3D design software for fashion product development will be advantageous.