Creative Technician (Fashion)

The Northern School of Art; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent art school in Tees Valley seeks a Creative Technician to support students in the fashion department. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, student supervision, and assisting with recruitment activities. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in fashion, strong communication skills, and an understanding of sewing techniques. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance support

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Free IT products (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud)

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Creative, highly organised, and flexible individual.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with garment construction and sewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the use of equipment and processes.
• Maintain equipment and stock levels in teaching areas.
• Facilitate recruitment activities for the fashion programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualification in fashion

Tools

Sewing machines

Digital technology

Job description

Overview

The Creative Technician will provide support, instruction, and supervision to students in the safe and correct use of the relevant equipment, materials and processes. Duties will also include maintenance of equipment in designated areas, upkeep of relevant stock levels and the maintaining and supervising of the safe and efficient operation of the teaching area. There will be a need to support in relevant recruitment activities and facilitate the team in the growth of the fashion programme.

Responsibilities

• Support, instruction, and supervision to students in the safe and correct use of the relevant equipment, materials and processes.
• Maintenance of equipment in designated areas, upkeep of stock levels and the maintaining and supervising of the safe and efficient operation of the teaching area.
• Support relevant recruitment activities and facilitate the team in the growth of the fashion programme.

Ideal candidate

• Creative, highly organised and flexible individual who can support the needs of the course and facilitate a range of different learners.
• Strong communication skills, ability to problem solve and work as part of a creative team.
• Relevant qualification in fashion; experience with garment construction, specialising in sewing techniques, pattern cutting and fabric manipulation techniques/sampling.
• Good understanding of the production process and how a design studio operates; some experience with sewing machine maintenance.
• Experience with emerging new digital technology desirable, but a willingness towards developing skills in this area will be considered.

About the employer

The Northern School of Art, is an independent School of further and higher education delivering vocational, innovative industry relevant programmes of study. We achieved a Gold award in regards to teaching excellence framework. Based in the vibrant North East within a stimulating and genuine Art School context. We are seeking a Creative Technician for our higher education campus to support the Visual arts faculty, specialising in the fashion department.

Benefits

• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards;
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
• Access to the Teachers Pension (with significant employer contributions).