Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) Jobs 2025
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore – chartered by the Government of Pakistan – has announced
multiple teaching and non-teaching positions for its Lahore campus and Karachi Campus/Centre.
Appointments will be made on regular / contract basis as per PIFD Statutes. Prescribed application
form is available at www.pifd.edu.pk.
Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts
Regular / Contract Basis
Institute of Fashion & Design
Application Form: pifd.edu.pk
| Category | Campus | Examples of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Positions | PIFD Lahore | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturers (Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Marketing, Jewellery & Gemstones, Furniture Design, Leather Accessories & Footwear, Foundation, etc.) |
| Non-Teaching Positions | PIFD Lahore | Controller of Examinations, Directors, Managers, Officers & Support Staff |
| Teaching/Non-Teaching | PIFD Karachi Campus/Centre | Faculty in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Textile Design, Gems & Jewellery, plus administrative/support posts |
Teaching posts at PIFD Lahore are offered in various departments such as
Art & Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Marketing & Merchandising,
Jewellery Design & Gemological Sciences, Furniture Design & Manufacturing,
Leather Accessories & Footwear, Foundation Studies and related disciplines.
Posts are equivalent to Professor (BPS-21), Associate Professor (BPS-20), Assistant Professor (BPS-19),
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer as per PIFD Statutes.
1. Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in Art & Design / Design Education and various Fashion & Design disciplines. |
|---|---|
| Campus | PIFD Lahore (Teaching Positions). |
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| Minimum Experience |
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| Other Requirements | Evidence of creative professional practice, exhibitions, design projects, published work and contribution to the development of Fashion/Design education. |
2. Lecturers / Senior Lecturers (Design & Foundation Disciplines)
| Posts | Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Jewellery Design & Gemological Sciences, Furniture Design, Leather Accessories & Footwear, Foundation Studies and related areas. |
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| Experience |
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Non-teaching posts at PIFD Lahore cover academic administration, quality assurance, development, finance,
IT, labs and general support. Below is a grouped summary (exact titles and grades as per advertisement).
Key Non-Teaching Posts (Head Office / Lahore)
| Area | Examples of Posts | Typical Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Examinations & Quality Assurance | Controller of Examinations, Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) | Master’s degree or higher from HEC-recognized university with 13–15 years relevant administrative / QA experience (including BPS-18 and above) as per ad. |
| Planning, Development & Administration | Director Planning & Development, Director Administration & HR, Director Campus / Centres | Master’s degree in relevant field with extensive experience in planning, development, administration, HR and institutional management in public / private sector. |
| Finance & Accounts | Manager / Officers (Finance & Accounts) | Professional/academic qualification in Finance, Accounts, Commerce or related field with several years of professional experience. |
| Academic & Student Support | Assistant Registrar, Lab Supervisors, Studio Assistants, Library & Store staff etc. | Bachelor / Master in relevant field with 2–5 years relevant experience; good computer & communication skills. |
| Technical / Support Staff | Technicians, Machine Operators, Printing & Dyeing staff, Junior Clerks, Naib Qasid and related posts | From Intermediate / Matric to diploma, plus practical experience in relevant area; typing/IT skills where applicable. |
Note: The detailed list in the official advertisement includes around 20+ non-teaching posts with specific
grades (BPS-20, BPS-19, BPS-18, BPS-17 and below). Applicants must carefully read each post’s exact eligibility,
grade and experience on the PIFD website or newspaper ad before applying.
PIFD Karachi Campus offers degree programmes in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Textile Design,
Fashion Design, Gems & Jewellery and related areas. The advertisement lists both teaching and
non-teaching posts for Karachi.
Teaching Posts – Karachi Campus
| Posts | Assistant Professors, Lecturers and Instructors in design and fashion disciplines (Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Gems & Jewellery, etc.). |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Same pattern as Lahore campus – relevant first professional degree (16 years) and/or higher qualification as per PIFD Statutes and HEC criteria. |
| Experience | Professional portfolio, teaching/studio experience and/or industry practice in relevant field as described in the ad. |
Non-Teaching Posts – Karachi Campus
| Posts | Administrative and support posts such as Deputy Director Campus, Officers/Assistants, Lab/Sewing/Printing staff, Junior Clerk etc., as listed in the advertisement. |
|---|---|
| Qualification & Experience | Relevant degree/diploma (from Intermediate to Master level) plus field experience; good command over computer and office work for clerical posts; technical experience for lab & workshop posts. |
Application Procedure
- Download the prescribed Application Form from the PIFD website:
www.pifd.edu.pk. - Deposit the required Application Processing Fee in the designated bank
(Habib Bank / other bank & account number as printed in the advertisement). Attach the original
deposit slip with the form. - Fill the form completely and attach attested copies of educational degrees, transcripts, experience certificates,
CNIC, domicile and recent photographs. For teaching posts, attach CV, portfolio and list of publications
as required. - Submit the complete application by courier/post to
Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore within the closing date
mentioned in the advertisement (usually within 15 days of publication). - For Karachi Campus posts, clearly mark the envelope with the post title and
“PIFD Karachi Campus / Centre”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. PIFD reserves the right to fill or not fill any post and
to increase/decrease the number of positions. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in tests or interviews.
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For exact titles, pay scales, number of posts, qualification/experience and fee details, candidates must consult the
official advertisement and instructions available on www.pifd.edu.pk.
Any discrepancy will be settled as per the official PIFD notice.
Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), 51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore – Pakistan • Phone: 042-99232951-57
(as per advertisement).