Job summary

Creative, different, pioneering, Istituto Marangoni is yours to innovate. In this role, you’ll be an important part of our teachers’ education team, teaching on the BA Fashion Design & Accessories course, delivering the subject of “Research, Collection Design and Development”. You’ll also be involved in wider enterprise, course administration, scholarship and research developments in your area of expertise. You’ll use this activity in your teaching and in supporting educational partners to develop research-engaged practice.

Istituto Marangoni

For more than 80 years, Istituto Marangoni has taught over four generations of students from five continents in all sectors of Fashion. Among its most noted graduates are names such as Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandra Facchinetti, Alessandro Sartori and many others. Istituto Marangoni’s global reach is reinforced by a strategic approach to international development; placing its Schools in key fashion capitals which currently cover 7 locations: Milano Fashion, London, Milano Design, Firenze, Paris, Shanghai and Shenzhen. 2 new locations open this year in Miami and Mumbai.

One of the strengths of the School’s internationality is via cross-School mobility options, giving students a chance to study in more than one location to complete their course, and obtain an internationally recognised University Degree (BA Hons).

The academic & experiential DNA is expressed through the so-called ‘Italianness’, the real Made in Italy heritage, synonymous with luxury, high-quality, beauty and craftsmanship, an important cultural influence boosting students' ability to create unique and innovative products, while encouraging their business acumen, and creative vision.

Istituto Marangoni offers undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses covering all aspects of the fashion system, from design to styling, from business to branding, from buying to communication and new media.

Added value comes via strong industry collaborations with key business players for internships, scholarships, industry projects and job opportunities.

The London School of Fashion & Design

The School is in Shoreditch, the coolest area in London for art and creativity. With its visual stimuli and culture, this is the place for looking to the future. From here come the newest styles, the newest trends in fashion and design. If one attends the London School of Fashion of Istituto Marangoni, one will get in touch with a changing world, accompanied by faculty staffs that are motivated and ready to transfer skills and knowhow.

Key purpose of the role

Preparation of teaching materials for units assigned in accordance to Istituto Marangoni methodological guidelines and indications received by the Director of Education:

• Plan and deliver the subject of Clo3D for Level 5 and 6, BA Fashion Design, through a clear and appropriate approach towards the student, compliant with UKHE standards
• Develop students' creativity, passion for the subject and problems solving skills through group work, field trips, and industry-supported projects.
• Ensure that students are appropriately supported and provided with timely and constructive guidance for their academic developments and pastoral care
• Develop the students’ learning progress and monitor the learning approach, student experience and developmental stages of the students
• Preparation of teaching materials for units assigned in accordance to IM methodological guidelines and indications received by the local Director of Education
• Assess students’ progression in formative and summative assessments throughout the academic year
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with international pool of lecturers, students of different nationalities, staff and the local Director of Education

Education and competencies

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in a discipline relevant to the taught, or equivalent from a recognized academic institution. Postgraduate Degree in relevant field would be an advantage; PGCert in Higher Education is desirable
• At least 5 years' industry experience, specialising in Clo3D.
• Teaching experience in the field would be an advantage
• Good team player (you will be working closely with the Programme Leaders for the courses and other relevant department, namely Library, Academic and Student Services, Careers Services and Business Development)
• Dynamic, creative and enthusiastic personality, with an interest to shape talents and to support them towards the achievement of their potentials
• Possess excellent communication, organization and academic administration skills; good time management and punctuality
• Academic rigour in marking and feed back to students
• English language proficiency