Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
About The College The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Lab Associate (position is hourly and benefits eligible) in the top-ranked School of Design's (SoD) Fashion Technology Lab.
The College of DAAP has as its primary mission the creation of a better cultural and design environment. The School of Design's role in advancing that mission is to prepare our approximately 700 undergraduate and graduate students to be responsible professionals and citizens in a complex and evolving world. We achieve this through a distinctive, rigorous, carefully sequenced curriculum that includes a substantial cooperative education program component dating back 100 years. This curricular model, expressed in classrooms, research labs, and professional offices all over the world, integrates practice and theory. It inspires interdisciplinary projects and builds solid corporate partnerships, and contributes to our strength as a leading design institution.
The Fashion Design curriculum covers all facets of fashion design, technical design, textiles, design research, fashion illustration, and product development. Students are prepared for careers in fashion design, including apparel design, technical design, CAD design, product development, and trend forecasting. The Fashion Technology Center, a comprehensive suite of lab facilities in development, innovation and production, supports students' abilities and creative pursuits through industry standard machinery, software and technology.
Job Overview The Fashion Technology Lab Associate will plan, design, evaluate, modify, and coordinate programming for the Fashion Design Program studio and lab spaces, technology, equipment, and assets.
Position Details: Type of Appointment: 75% (30 hours/week), Work Location: 5470 Aronoff (Clifton/Uptown Campus West), and o ption to teach as an adjunct for additional compensation, dependent upon program needs.
Essential Functions • Manage the daily operations, including opening and closing specialty labs, and scheduling of the Fashion Design Program facilities, technology and assets (equipment, machinery, dress forms, etc.).
• Support student efforts through open lab hours/drop in advising in craft/sewing, garment production, pattern making, technical development, and technology applications.
• Supervise, recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate TAs/Co-Ops, including student support staff for all specialty lab spaces (Textile Innovation and Apparel Production Labs specifically).
• Research and analyze relevant industry practices and emerging technologies in order to propose new programming and technology/machinery acquisitions.
• Collaborate with faculty partners in specialty lab/studio/facility spaces (textiles, knitting, digital design) to support student access; develop, refine, and implement student training programs; and perform regular and preventative maintenance, order supplies, maintain records of consumables, etc.
• Manage, update, and maintain the Fashion Technology Lab website.
• Maintain the functionality, cataloguing, and security of studio assets, specifically, industrial sewing machinery and dress forms. Repair and/or address machine issues. Coordinate with external service contractors to schedule maintenance when necessary.
• Assist in developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, preparing funding proposals, ordering supplies, and preparing periodic reports.
• Perform related duties relevant to program outreach, including the annual fashion show, and other duties based on department need.
Required Education - Associate's Degree.
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience One (1) year of experience in an area of technical specialty.
Additional Qualifications Considered • Master's or bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field within apparel design,
• production and/or development.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant industry experience in apparel design, development and/or production.
• Experience must be in fashion design, fashion product development, fashion production, or a related function within the apparel industry.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills along with the ability to present complex and technically sound material clearly and effectively.
• Working knowledge of contemporary industry practice related to garment construction, manufacturing practices and quality control/craft.
• Experience managing supplies/materials/consumables and budgets.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholder to solve complex problems effectively.
• Ability to teach courses within the fashion design program.
Application Process Information Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application and include your
resume and cover letter which should not exceed one page and should detail your interest and qualified experience, skills, or education required for this position.
If Applicable, please also include your portfolio demonstrating technical and/or creative abilities or a teaching portfolio.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary range of $20 - $22 hourly based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at
jobs@uc.edu Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 99162
Lab Associate, Fashion Technology Lab, College of DAAP Date: Jun 2, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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