Carnegie Mellon University

Adjunct Instructor of Costume Design (Costume Concept Illustration)

Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 10, 2026

About this position

Carnegie Mellon University: College of Fine Arts: Drama Location: Pittsburgh, PA 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.

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