Adjunct Faculty - EDES 330X: Costume Design & Digital Visualization

Ringling College of Art and Design; Sarasota (FL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ringling College of Art and Design seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach EDES 330X: Costume Design & Digital Visualization. The course guides students from concept sketches to textile design, 3D garment creation and photorealistic rendering, using industry-standard tools.

The position emphasizes a strong teaching repertoire, familiarity with digital teaching technologies, and the ability to connect storytelling with visual communication in a digital workflow.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree that demonstrates expertise appropriate for teaching a course listed in this announcement or a 4-year professional degree with equivalent expertise and an appropriate record of professional creative achievement.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating skills and experience in the curricular area.
• A repertoire of engaging teaching techniques that reaches a variety of learning styles.
• Familiarity with digital technologies in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDES 330X: Costume Design & Digital Visualization.
• Guide students through costume design processes, textile design, 3D garment creation and photorealistic rendering.
• Develop an integrated digital workflow connecting storytelling, character development and visual communication.
• Provide feedback in professional critique and presentations to support concept development.

Skills

Engaging teaching techniques

Education

Master's degree appropriate for teaching

BFA in art or design with equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Adjunct Faculty - EDES 330X: Costume Design & Digital Visualization

Job Description

EDES 330X: Costume Design & Digital Visualization

Course description: Through the creation of original costume designs, students explore storytelling, character development, and digital visualization. The course guides students through the contemporary costume design process, from early visual research and concept sketches to textile design, technical communication, 3D garment creation, and photorealistic rendering.

Course Goals Subject To Adjustment By Instructor

Using industry-standard digital tools and workflows, students develop practical skills in visualizing and presenting costume concepts for theatre and film, themed entertainment, fashion, and emerging immersive media.

This position is available for remote work in FL.

Course Goals

Develop an integrated approach to costume design that connects storytelling, character development, and visual communication within a digital workflow. Build research skills that support concept development, world-building, and informed design decision-making. Develop fluency in digital tools and workflows used for textile creation, garment construction exploration, and costume visualization. Strengthen understanding of form, silhouette, and material behavior through iterative 3D exploration and refinement. Develop effective visual communication skills for presenting design in professional critique and presentation contexts.

Education And Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree that demonstrates expertise appropriate for teaching a course/s listed in this announcement OR a 4-year professional degree (BFA) in art or design and equivalent expertise, training and experience, with an appropriate record of professional creative achievement.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating skills and experience in the curricular area.
• A repertoire of engaging teaching techniques that reaches out to a variety of learning styles.
• Familiarity with digital technologies in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in art, design, theater.
• Entertainment Industry Experience with costuming.
• College level teaching experience.
• Significant professional creative practice.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Required materials include cover letter, resume or CV, employment and education history, contact information of three references (names, titles, email, and telephone numbers), examples of personal work, and, an unofficial transcript copy of the most relevant degree. Student work examples may also be submitted. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

For portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, up to 5 MB, or a URL.

Review of materials will begin immediately. Applications to this pool will be reviewed throughout the year as positions become available and until all vacancies are filled. Courses may be added as needed – please check for revisions.

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Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.