Specialist Technician Print & Dye – Maternity cover

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The opportunity

As a Grade 4 Technician you will provide professional expertise, guidance and advice to students and staff working with Print & Dye which includes specialist knowledge of textile print, dye and finishing including silkscreen, heat press, digital image preparation for textile print, sustainable fashion and textiles print & dye processes.

With a working knowledge of computer software and carbon literacy relevant to workshop use, you will be assisting diverse groups of new learners and practitioners from different Fashion and Textiles taught pathways, ensuring staff and students work in an environment that is both productive and safe, and supporting the maintenance of equipment.

In addition, you will also provide support for student learning through informal and formal training and instruction.

You will not only bring key skills with you but will have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a wide range of technical workshops in an evolving area.

About you

You should have a BA in a relevant Art and Design subject, or the equivalent professional experience gained through working in industry/practice and/or in education. You must be able to demonstrate and pass on technical skills to a wide range of students, have an in-depth knowledge of fashion and textiles print on a variety of substrates including relevant finishing techniques for Print & Dye. You should have a working knowledge of sustainable materials and digital editing, and an awareness and appreciation of the need for high levels of customer care, and professional experience in the discipline or with open-access approaches to workshop lab learning environments.

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

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. If you have any queries about this role please contact the CSM Resourcing Team on: 0207 514 8793 or email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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