Creative Pattern Cutting Technician (0.4 FTE)

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading art institution in Glasgow seeks a Creative Pattern Cutting Technician to support students in fashion workshops. You will guide students through creative challenges, promote safety, and foster an inclusive environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or work experience in the fashion industry. Passion for teaching and sharing skills is essential. The role offers a fixed-term contract from September 2025 to the end of May 2026, with a salary of £31,637 - £36,130 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Support and guide students in fashion workshops.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Assist in using and maintaining workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student workshops to assist in creative and technical challenges.
• Create an inclusive and responsive community resource.
• Promote safety and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of pattern cutting techniques

Workshop equipment management

Education

Qualification at QCF Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Overlockers

Steam irons

Job description

Glasgow School of Art

Deadline: 17 August 2025 at 23:59

Technical Support Department
Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Grade 5, £31,637 - £36,130 per annum pro rata
14 hours (Wednesday/Thursday preferred)
Fixed Term September 2025 - End of May 2026

Are you passionate about creating original garments and supporting others in their creative journeys?

The Fashion Technical Team at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is seeking a Creative Pattern Cutting Technician to help students bring their ideas to life.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a creative, dynamic, and supportive educational environment where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued.

About the Role

As a Creative Pattern Cutting Technician you will:

• Support and Advise: Supervise and guide students in our fashion workshops, helping them with both creative and technical challenges.
• Foster Inclusion: Help create a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive community resource that is responsive to student needs.
• Promote Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and best practices.
• Become part of a supportive and creative team.

About You

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether you’re starting your technical career or bringing experience from another field, we encourage you to apply.

You may have:

• A qualification at QCF Level 5 (or equivalent) in a related area, or
• Significant relevant work experience in the fashion industry or an educational setting
• Significant knowledge of contemporary and traditional pattern cutting, using specialist draping/bias techniques, creative flat pattern cutting, hand-crafted tailoring and three-dimensional realisation methods
• Experience in using, maintaining, and managing the safety of Fashion workshop equipment such as industrial sewing machines, overlockers, steam irons, etc.
• Be able to understand a wide range of unorthodox and student-designed woven, non-woven, knitted, printed and embellished fabrics and how best to cut for these;

You do not need previous experience working in education to apply. If you are passionate about sharing your skills and supporting others, we encourage you to apply—even if you do not meet every requirement listed.

The deadline is Sunday 17 August 2025 at 23:59.

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Crafts / Design / Digital Technology and Games / Education / Fashion / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts