PhD Researcher (Textile Design)

TL;DR

PhD Researcher (Textile Design): Investigating design methods and digital workflows for Textile-Form Weaving (TFW) with an accent on the temporal structure of design decision-making. Focus on bridging 3D garment design with 2D Jacquard fabrication to enable on-demand, zero-waste manufacturing.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,059–€3,881 gross per month

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in energy, climate, health, and digital society.

What you will do

• Develop design methodologies for Textile-Form Woven garments, focusing on temporal decision-making structures.
• Create a digital library of flattened garment archetypes with structured metadata.
• Investigate workflows translating 3D garment designs into 2D Jacquard weaving patterns.
• Contribute design process knowledge to the development of manufacturing modules and digital tools.
• Conduct user studies with designers to evaluate co-developed digital workflows.
• Disseminate research through four peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in fashion design, textile design, industrial design engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with garment design, pattern cutting, or form design for soft materials.
• Familiarity with digital design tools such as CLO3D, NedGraphics, Scotweave, Rhino/Grasshopper, or Blender.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with zero-waste fashion design methods.
• Knowledge of sustainable or circular design strategies like LCA or digital product passports.
• Experience with weave structure and Jacquard design principles.
• Experience conducting user studies or physical prototyping.

Culture & Benefits

• 4-year PhD position with a supportive research environment and mentorship.
• Comprehensive compensation package including 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Access to the Doctoral Education Programme for skill development.
• Support for international employees including relocation assistance and a Dual Career Programme.
• Flexible work schedules and discounts on health insurance.