Specialist Technician (Learning and Teaching): 2D/3D Digital Pattern Cutting

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The opportunity

This is a unique role working directly with undergraduate and postgraduate degree seeking students within our Digital Pattern Cutting facilities at London College of Fashion.
 
Providing one-to-one learning support on a daily basis, a high level of practical expertise with Industry standard 2D and 3D digital pattern realisation software is required, together with a broad understanding of complimentary digital technology. Specialist software experience should include Lectra Suite and may also include, Gerber Accumark and Optitex PDS in addition to design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.  Candidates should feel comfortable preparing and delivering specialist technical workshops to groups of students with a wide range of ability and skill, during supervised studio, taught sessions and online delivery.  

About you

We are looking for an engaged, enthusiastic and creative person to join our existing team of Technical Teaching & Learning staff, contributing to existing work to create and develop a world-class learning experience for our students. With a graduate degree, equivalent qualification or relevant experience, the successful candidate will have proven and demonstrable experience with a variety of industry standard equipment (hardware and software), content management systems and other web based solutions related to Cad/Cam for garment production.
 
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a self-disciplined manner, whilst adhering to an extremely high standard of customer care, are essential characteristics for this role. The post holder should be highly proactive, well organised, command excellent interpersonal and supervisory skill while operating with a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Experience of teaching and learning within an HE role is also desirable. 

Please note this role will require flexible working patterns including evening and weekend work. 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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