Job Description

The opportunity

Imagine adding your skills to one of the foremost Fashion Courses in the world. London College of Fashion is looking for a Specialist Technician to support the learning and development of a diverse collection of Fashion Design students.

Expect non-traditional materials and techniques and a variety of learning approaches and backgrounds. There will be flashes of inspiration, some real genius at work, and exciting project deadlines all wrapped up in a creative, often hectic, fun environment.

This role provides a wonderful opportunity to work in the higher education sector, supporting an academic environment with technical skills and knowledge. Working as part of the existing technical team, this role provides student facing technical support within the fashion studios, supporting academic delivery. You\'ll be instrumental in developing and improving our students\' ability to successfully understand and challenge the world around us.

You\'ll support technical inductions, garment production, manufacturing and safe studio practice across the learning environment. This will include writing and delivering online and offline inductions, maintaining studios and specialist equipment, ordering and selling stock, first line maintenance and assisting other technical staff in their duties.

You may on occasion be asked to work flexibly within the team to support student deadlines.

About you

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated person who\'s great at communicating, good at multi-tasking and who can really empathise with the needs of the course and the students. You\'ll have a relevant qualification in your area of specialism, HND, first degree in Fashion Design, Garment Technology or a related field, with some experience in garment construction, fabrication techniques/sample making. You\'ll understand how a fashion studio operates, with good organisational skills and team working abilities.

You may have higher education experience but more importantly, you will be passionate about the subject and your ability to support the students\' learning experience. We would expect high levels of technical competence and a dedication to personal development in technical areas.

A good knowledge of IT is essential, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe and Outlook. An adherence to Health & Safety safe working practices is also essential.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

In return, University of the Arts London offers an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

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Closing date: 23:55, 10 th December 2023.

If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please email the CSM Resourcing Team:

If you have any queries about this role please contact Becky Edwards, Technical Coordinator Fashion & Textiles:

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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