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Adjunct Faculty – Fashion Design: Tech Pack Design Jobs in Detroit, MI at College for Creative Studies (CCS)
Full Job Description
Adjunct Faculty — Fashion Design: Tech Pack Design
STATUS:Part-time
DIVISION:Undergraduate Studies
REPORTS TO:Chair of Fashion Design
SUPERVISES:N/A
FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) invites applications for an adjunct position in the Fashion Design: Apparel (FAD) department with experience in Tech Pack Design. This position reports to the Chair of the Fashion Design department within the Undergraduate Studies Division. The adjunct member in FAD is responsible for teaching a studio course that meets once a week and is expected to have substantial experience in the professional practice in Tech Pack Design. Start date: September 2024
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Course Catalog description
In this course, students will learn the technicalities in creating a drawing for production, also known as a tech pack. Students will learn how to develop a design concept for the next step of production. The tech pack will make the communication process more efficient between the designer and the manufacturer/prototyping.
Course Overview
Tech pack design is an integral part of garment manufacturing. A tech pack is a non verbal tool to ensure that the designs will be executed to the full satisfaction of the creative director and the company’s DNA and standards. A tech pack designer has to be able to translate from a rough sketch or rough try-out into a reproducible piece of clothing. The production team is always tasked to communicate between the creative and the creator of the pieces as sometimes details and wordings get lost in translation. Learning how to draw “flats” (technical drawings) by hand and via virtual tools will be most important for the tech pack designer. The tech pack designer also has to demonstrate a significant knowledge in product categories, fabrication standards and an overall fashion knowledge.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify specific details in garments by name and meaning. Helping to streamline the work process by using universal garment terminology.
Interpret a rough sketch into a producible piece of clothing without complicated explanation.
Properly articulate the fabrication process.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must hold a degree (i.e., BA or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years of active/current professional practice as a tech pack designer or production assistant in a garment manufacturing setting.
Preferably college teaching experience.
Proven track record of working well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to develop and nurture individual student artistic and professional abilities; and
A strong commitment to self-learning.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effecti…
Title: Adjunct Faculty – Fashion Design: Tech Pack Design
Company: College for Creative Studies (CCS)
Location: Detroit, MI
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