Adjunct Instructor of Costume Design (Costume Concept Illustration)

Description

Carnegie Mellon School of Drama seeks an adjunct instructor to teach COSTUME CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION , a required, 7-week, spring semester mini-4 course for BFA and MFA Costume Design students in the School of Drama.

COSTUME CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION is a digitally-based practice that started in Hollywood in order to afford costume illustrators the efficiency of photo bashing performer faces and bodies into a digital rendering. This allows the freedom of quick iterations into different costume looks whether in change of color, form or style, for designers to then be able to choose the preferred looks to present to their directors, actors and producers. This course is part of the curriculum for MFA and BFA students in Costume Design. It is taught in conjunction with hand drawing, painting, and figure drawing. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator course(s) will precede students taking CCI.

The anticipated start date for this position is in early March 2027 & continues until May 18, 2027. The course meets once a week for 7 weeks. The position is in-person, and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the possibility of remote work. Salary: TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will be:

• A member of the Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892,

• A current Concept Character Illustrator,

• Able to teach DAZ 3D, ZBRUSH, BLENDER, MARVELOUS DESIGNER, and PROCREATE.

Two years teaching experience at the university level is preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit:

• Cover Letter

• CV

• Portfolio

• 3 References including contact information

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Questions or Assistance:

Please email our Faculty Search Coordinator: Joyce Dellovade at [email protected] with the subject line: COSTUME DESIGN (Concepts) SEARCH

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama i s the first degree-granting drama institution in the US. Founded in 1914, we combine established practice with innovation, pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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