Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) has announced teaching and non-teaching vacancies at its Lahore campus and Islamabad and Karachi campuses/centres. Available positions include Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Teaching Associate, coordinators, finance officers, assistants and technical staff. Visiting faculty opportunities are also available in various design and related disciplines. Candidates must meet the position-specific qualification, experience and publication requirements available on the PIFD website. Recruitment will follow the prescribed merit and quota allocations, with shortlisted candidates called for a test or interview. Completed applications and supporting documents must reach PIFD by 26 October 2026.
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) |
| Post Name | Professors, Lecturers, Teaching Associates, Visiting Faculty, Officers, Assistants and other posts |
| Education | Position-specific qualifications under PIFD appointment criteria; details available on the institute’s website |
| Total Vacancies | Multiple vacancies; an overall total is not specified, and some positions have no stated count |
| Salary | BPS-equivalent scales are listed for several posts; salary amounts are not specified |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500–2,000 depending on the post; no fee for Library Attendant |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by test/interview |
| Apply Mode | Prescribed application form with documents submitted to PIFD |
| Location | Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi |
| Headquarters Address | PIFD, 51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy | Education |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor — School of Graduate Studies, BPS-20 Equivalent | 3 | Relevant PIFD criteria for PhD in Design/Master in Design, Art and Design programmes |
| Assistant Professor — School of Graduate Studies, BPS-19 Equivalent | 4 | Relevant PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
| Lecturer — School of Graduate Studies, BPS-18 Equivalent | 4 | Relevant PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
| Assistant Professor — Undergraduate Programmes, BPS-19 Equivalent | 10 | Relevant qualifications, experience and publications under PIFD criteria |
| Lecturer — Undergraduate Programmes, BPS-18 Equivalent | 28 | Relevant PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
| Teaching Associate — Undergraduate Programmes, BPS-17 Equivalent | 19 | Relevant PIFD appointment criteria |
| Visiting Faculty — Lahore | Not specified | PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
| Course Coordinator — BPS-19/20 Equivalent | 3, one for each listed field | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Director Internationalization | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Deputy Course Coordinator — BPS-18 Equivalent | 5, one for each listed field | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Deputy Treasurer — BPS-18 Equivalent | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Budget and Finance Officer — BPS-18 Equivalent | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Deputy Director Quality Enhancement Cell — BPS-18 Equivalent | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Security Officer | Not specified | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Assistant — BPS-15 Equivalent | 2 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Assistant (Purchase/Procurement) — BPS-15 Equivalent | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Library Assistant — BPS-15 Equivalent | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Junior Clerk — BPS-11 Equivalent, Lahore | 3 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Lab Technician (Computer) | 2 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Handcraft Technical Assistant | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Leather Garment and Apparel Technician | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Security Guard | 2 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Library Attendant | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Assistant Professor — Fashion Design, Islamabad | 1 | Relevant PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
| Lecturer — Fashion Design, Islamabad | 2 | Relevant PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
| Junior Clerk — Islamabad | 1 | Position-specific criteria available on the PIFD website |
| Visiting Faculty — Textile Design and Fashion Design, Karachi | Not specified | Relevant PIFD faculty appointment criteria |
Teaching Fields and Departments
| Position / Programme | Fields |
|---|---|
| Graduate Studies | PhD in Design, Master in Design (M.Des.), Art and Design |
| Undergraduate Assistant Professor | Furniture Design & Manufacture, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising, Textile Design and Fashion Design |
| Undergraduate Lecturer | Interior Design, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Leather Accessories and Footwear, Visual Arts and Foundation Year Studies |
| Teaching Associate | Gems and Jewelry Design, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising, Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Leather Accessories and Footwear |
| Course Coordinator | Fine/Creative and Visual Arts, Foundation Year Studies and Textile Design |
| Deputy Course Coordinator | Fine/Creative and Visual Arts, Foundation Year Studies, Fashion Design, Leather Accessories and Footwear Design, and Textile Design |
| Islamabad Teaching Positions | Fashion Design |
| Karachi Visiting Faculty | Textile Design and Fashion Design |
Visiting Faculty Opportunities
- Art and Design Education
- Master of Science in Design Management
- Fashion Design and Production
- Fashion Marketing and Communication
- Textile Design and Production
- Furniture Design and Manufacture
- Leather Apparel and Accessories Design
- Fine/Creative and Visual Arts
- Ceramic and Glass Design
- Italian Language
- Master of Design
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
- Textile Design
- Jewellery Design and Gemological Sciences
- Leather Accessories and Footwear, Leather Technology
- Lahore visiting faculty appointments are advertised for two semesters.
Application Fee
| Posts | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor — Serial 1 | Rs. 2,000 |
| Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Teaching Associate, Course Coordinator, Director Internationalization, Deputy Course Coordinator, Deputy Treasurer, Budget and Finance Officer, Deputy Director QEC, and Islamabad Assistant Professor/Lecturer — Serials 2–6, 8–13, 24–25 | Rs. 1,500 |
| Visiting Faculty, Security Officer, Assistants, Library Assistant, Junior Clerks, Lab Technician, Handcraft Technical Assistant and Leather Garment and Apparel Technician — Serials 7, 14–21, 26–27 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Security Guard — Serial 22 | Rs. 500 |
| Library Attendant — Serial 23 | No fee |
- Processing fees are non-refundable.
- Submit an original deposit slip, pay order or demand draft in favour of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design.
- Online deposits may be made to HBL Islamic Bank, Expo Center Branch, Lahore, account number 5039-70002668-51.
Eligibility and Selection Conditions
- Check the PIFD website for the required qualifications, experience and publications for each post.
- Appointments will follow provincial, regional, disability, minority and gender quotas.
- If a suitable candidate is unavailable under a quota, the respective position may be filled on open merit.
- Government employees must apply through the proper channel and submit an NOC.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview.
- Canvassing will result in disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
- PIFD may fill or leave vacant any advertised position and accept or reject applications.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from www.pifd.edu.pk.
- Review the complete eligibility requirements for your desired position.
- Pay the applicable processing fee and obtain the original payment slip, pay order or demand draft.
- Complete the application form and attach your CV, payment proof, and attested copies of educational and experience documents.
- Include an NOC if you are a government employee.
- Ensure your application reaches the Registrar, PIFD, 51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore, by 26 October 2026.
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