Apparel Design Research Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Apparel Design Research Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Apparel Design Research Assistant positions for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).
This is a part-time Research Assistant (RA) position for the Apparel Design Program. You will develop slopers, garments, and digital slopers for the Apparel Design Program to be used in future courses. This position will further develop your flat pattern, draping, and digital patternmaking skills. 
The pay rate will be $15.20 per hour.
Position Duties
  • The Research Assistants will work together to evaluate and develop pattern slopers used by courses in the Apparel Design Program. 
  • They will create garments of all existing slopers to evaluate the fit and make any needed changes. 
  • They will digitize all existing slopers into Browzwear VStitcher and create digital garments on appropriate avatars for each sloper. 
  • They will also develop any needed new slopers for dress forms used by the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Applicants must have successfully completed DSGN 327 and DSGN 427 at Oregon State University with a B+ or higher and have a senior standing in the Apparel Design Program. 
  • They must be knowledgeable in flat patterning, draping, Browzwear VStitcher, and sewing.
  • They must have knowledge of how to operate Milam 233 sewing machines and related equipment. 
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Applicants should be self-motivated, have a desire to expand their patternmaking skills, and be able to work in a group setting. 
  • They should have a computer capable of running Browzwear VStitcher.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Work a total of 5-10 hours per week on Sloper Development project as outlined by supervisor.
  • Work schedule and hours each week will be determined by the applicant. 
  • Meet once a week for 1 hour with supervisor and the other RA to discuss project progress.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10822SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/14/2024
Posting Date 03/04/2024
Full Consideration Date 03/15/2024
Closing Date 03/31/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Colleen Pokorny at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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