Caleres Digital Fabrication Fellowship; Time-limited - Sam Fox School

Scheduled Hours

37.5

The Caleres Digital Fabrication Fellowship at the Sam Fox School is a prestigious opportunity for a driven and innovative individual to engage in advanced research in digital fabrication while contributing to the dynamic community in Weil Hall. The fellowship is designed with a 50/50 focus: 50% dedicated to research and 50% to hands‑on involvement in workshops and shop leadership, providing a well‑rounded experience at the intersection of technology, design, and education.

• Develop innovative approaches, techniques, and technologies in digital fabrication, expanding the boundaries of current practices.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners to enrich the research environment and foster interdisciplinary connections.
• Create a body of work culminating in an exhibition and/or publication that highlights personal achievements, research findings, and the capabilities of the Caleres digital fabrication lab.
• Deliver an artist/job talk during the fellowship period to share insights, research progress, and aspirations with the Sam Fox community.

• Lead and organize workshops on digital fabrication, sharing expertise with students, faculty, and staff. This includes leading at least one Fox Fridays Workshop.
• Support a safe shop environment.
• Serve as a dedicated resource for project consultation and troubleshooting equipment, complementing the efforts of student shop monitors.
• Manage CNC Calendar and Monitors for jobs coming in and out of the shop through Box and Web Cashier. Perform CNC Jobs as needed if student assistance is not available.

• The Fellow reports directly to the Shop Technician.
• Works directly alongside Shop Technician to help with maintenance, education and troubleshooting of shop equipment.

• Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the fellowship.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant work in PDF format uploaded to Workday. Include minimum of 10 images with label and description.
• Contact information for three professional references.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications / Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MFA, MArch, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as digital fabrication, fine arts, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital fabrication technologies, with a strong portfolio of creative work.
• Experience leading workshops and collaborating in a team‑based learning environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• A commitment to advancing technology and innovation in the field of digital fabrication.

Duration:

• This Fellowship is a 12‑month commitment.

Fellow Benefits:

• Full‑time, exempt staff position paid annual $40,000 (to be paid monthly).
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and resources at the Sam Fox School.
• A $500 3D printing stipend for materials provided by the university, enabling exploration and experimentation in digital fabrication.
• Eligible for WashU full‑time staff benefits.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Collaborating, Communication, Digital Fabrication, Innovation Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Safety Procedures, Teaching, Teamwork

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.