Fiona Snow is a studio-based lecturer and researcher and is pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Trinity College Dublin, focusing on Teaching and Learning a professional development for studio-based creative arts educators.

She currently a project member of the EU-funded Cutting Edges programme, researching and advancing curriculum recommendations for virtual production (VP) in higher education.

Between 2021 and 2025 she was the Academic Lead (Teaching and Learning) at the Creative Futures Academy, Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) Dún Laoghaire. In this role, she drove the enhancement of teaching methodologies and learning outcomes across the Academy.

Recognising her contributions to pedagogical innovation, Fiona is a recipient of the Disciplinary Excellence in Teaching and Learning (DELTA) Award from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. She has also secured significant funding for innovative projects from a range of funders. She co-manages a Materials Library project within IADT's academic library, which aims to provide creative arts students with hands-on access to material samples and a searchable digital database. She also led the Creative Cognition Framework (CCF) project, securing HEA SATLE funding to pilot and research a toolkit for designing meaningful Art and Design learning environments. 

An active member of the academic community, Fiona serves as the IADT Associate member of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. She is also a member of the Design Research Society and the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. She serves as a Blended Learning and Subject Matter Expert for the Art & Design Reevaluation Panel with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).