Lecturer in Fashion & Textile Design Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Lecturer in Fashion & Textile Design
Location: On Campus with Flexible Working Options
Salary:
Grade 7: £39,355 – £45,163
Grade 8: £46,485 – £55,755
Contract Type: Permanent
Visa Sponsorship: Eligible under the Skilled Worker route (subject to UKVI criteria)
Join a Leading Art School Shaping the Future of Design
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Fashion & Textile Design to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Art School. Our School offers an exciting portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across Design, Media, and Fine Art, delivering a rich learning experience that blends studio practice, critical theory, and professional preparation through our innovative Creative Futures curriculum.
Our aim is to nurture graduates who are confident, digitally fluent, environmentally conscious, and ready to thrive in the modern creative economy.
About the Course
The BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design programme is designed to support students specialising in either discipline, while also encouraging hybrid practices and collaborative innovation. Students explore the full spectrum of fashion product development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, enterprise, and cultural relevance.
About You
You will bring expertise and experience in Fashion & Textile Design, ideally with a background in fashion design, textile innovation, and sustainable product development. We are particularly interested in individuals with a strong understanding of fashion manufacturing processes and a commitment to preparing students for careers as skilled, socially engaged, and employable creatives.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of contemporary challenges and opportunities in sustainable fashion and textiles
- An ability to deliver engaging, practice-based teaching and support students in building confident, professional identities
- Awareness of how design education functions not only practically, but also as a cultural and societal force
- Evidence of academic excellence and/or industry experience relevant to the continued development and innovation of the course
- A desire to contribute to research and knowledge exchange within the School as part of our evolving research strategy
What We Offer
- Competitive salary depending on your experience
- Academic development and mentoring support (early career academics will start on Grade 7)
- Consideration for an Academic Attraction Payment (reviewed annually) for candidates with unique skills or industry expertise
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- A generous pension scheme and 46 days of annual leave
- Onsite facilities including a nursery, sports centre, and a variety of health and travel benefits
- A welcoming and innovative academic community
Please see the job pack for full details of Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further information on Academic Attraction Payments is also available in the attachments.
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. To learn more, visit:
www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure
This position may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances and ability to meet the tradeable points criteria under current UKVI rules.
Learn more here:
Skilled Worker visa – GOV.UK
Informal Enquiries
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Annette Murray – a.murray5@rgu.ac.uk
If you’re ready to make a real impact in design education while developing your own academic career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in inspiring the next generation of fashion and textile innovators.
