Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching) Stitch

The opportunity

Do you enjoy supporting others in learning technical skills and bringing creative ideas to life? Are you looking to transition your industry experience into a more student-facing, education-focused role? University of the Arts London, School of Pre-Degree Studies is seeking experts in Stitch and Realisation techniques to join our team as a Specialist Technician.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of home and overseas students learning across pre-degree programmes, providing expert instruction in stitch and realisation techniques, and helping students bring their creative ideas to life.

Working closely with course directors and curriculum leaders, academic staff, and fellow technicians, you will deliver specialist technical guidance and teaching to students through demonstrations, coaching sessions, and one-to-one support. You will contribute to feedback and insights into student projects, helping to refine their creative process and develop practical proficiency in stitch and realisation processes. You’ll also take responsibility for maintaining a safe and inspiring technical environment. This includes supporting Health & Safety compliance, equipment maintenance, stock control, and contributing to exhibitions and events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong practical skills, a flair for creative problem-solving, and a desire to support the next generation of fashion and textile designers.

Please indicate in your application if you have a specific role preference.

Your profile

You will need a relevant qualification (BA level in Art, Design or Performance) or equivalent industry experience that demonstrates the required level of technical knowledge.

You will also have proven experience in specialist stitch techniques and realisation processes.

A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its application in a technical learning environment is also essential.

An Enhanced DBS check is also required for this role.

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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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.

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