Specialist Technician (Learning and Teaching) Print and Dye

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about sharing your expertise in print for fashion within a vibrant educational environment? Join us at London College of Fashion as a Specialist Technician and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of fashion professionals.

Working in a supervised studio space, you’ll leverage your industry knowledge to guide and inspire students, teaching them silk screen printing and processes, dye techniques and other applications like sublimation print. Your experience with these production methods in print for fashion will allow you to offer creative solutions to technical challenges in both workshop settings and teaching environments.

Adapting your teaching approach to support a diverse student body, you will ensure every individual receives the tailored education they need to thrive.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Sophie Jelinek at s.jelinek@fashion.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

About you

To excel in this role, candidates should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in print for fashion or possess substantial experience in the field. Your expertise should include a solid working knowledge of silk screen printing and processes and heat press techniques including transfer inks, foil, flock and fabric dye techniques. 

Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of running workshops and employing effective teaching and learning practices or professional practices to support excellent teaching, pedagogy, and inclusivity.

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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