POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977- $77,561

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Design announces a temporary lecturer position to teach a section of DES 177, during the Fall 2025 quarter.
DES 177: Computer-Assisted Fashion Design -Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite: DES 77, DES 1, (DES 14 or DES 21), DES 15, DES 16 or consent of instructor. Priority given to Design majors. Course Description: Advanced exploration of apparel design processes for industry and personal expression with emphasis on computer-assisted design applications.
DES 177 introduces students to Browzwear and VStitcher software in a Mac environment, covering the fundamentals of CAD pattern making, 3D garment simulation, digital textile print design, and technical package (tech pack) development. Students will gain hands-on experience integrating digital tools into the apparel design workflow, preparing them for careers in fashion, costume, product development, and related industries.
Design at UC Davis is unique within the University of California system and presents itself as a global model for design education with a research focus.
Applicants must have professional experience in a design field related to the curriculum.
Appointment Dates:
Fall Quarter: September 22 - December 12, 2025
Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging lectures and live software demonstrations in Browzwear and related digital tools.
Teach CAD pattern drafting, 3D garment fitting and rendering, and digital print preparation.
Guide students in creating and editing tech packs for professional industry use.
Provide instruction on industry-standard apparel design processes from concept through digital prototype.
Assess and provide feedback on student work, both in-progress and final projects.
Maintain a collaborative, creative, and inclusive classroom environment.
Qualifications:
Appropriate professional degree, e.g. MFA, or equivalent training and professional experience.
Demonstrated teaching ability and experience. A developing record of creative, scholarly, or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area, as described in this announcement.
CAD pattern making, and digital garment simulation.
Proficiency in Browzwear (VStitcher) and knowledge of digital printing file preparation.
Familiarity with Mac OS and standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
Experience creating and interpreting tech packs for apparel production.
Salary and Appointment Level:
Commensurate with degree and experience.
Applications:
The closing date for applications is September 11, 2025
Interested individuals should apply online at
Curriculum vita
Letter of interest
Copies of teaching evaluations if available
Digital portfolio of up to twenty creative works
Names and contact information of three references.
Candidates may be asked for further evidence of scholarly or creative work at a later date.
Department:

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Appropriate professional degree; e.g., MFA, MArch., MA, etc., or equivalent training and professional experience.
Demonstrated teaching ability and experience. A developing record of creative, scholarly, or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area described in this announcement.
Professional experience in apparel design, CAD pattern making, and digital garment simulation.
Proficiency in Browzwear (VStitcher) and knowledge of digital printing file preparation.
Familiarity with Mac OS and standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
Experience creating and interpreting tech packs for apparel production.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Letter of interest
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Copies of teaching evaluations if available (Optional)
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Digital portfolio of up to twenty design-focuses creative works - Please submit a single pdf file no more than 10 MB
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Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 required (contact information only)
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  Help contact: ldaugherty@ucdavis.edu

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