Graduate Technician- Fashion

University of Westminster; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK university in Greenhill is seeking a Graduate Technician to provide technical support within their Fashion studios. This part-time role (31 hours per week) requires a recent Fashion Design graduate skilled in garment construction and sewing. The post-holder will supervise a machine room, assist students, and prepare workshop materials. The position supports an inclusive and collaborative environment. Closing date for applications is midnight on 23 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in garment construction.
• Ability to assist in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Experience in completing small sewing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with supervising the machine room.
• Prepare materials for workshops and create additional learning materials.
• Mentor NG1 studio assistants.

Skills

Proficiency with basic flatbed sewing machines

Reliability

Strong communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively

Education

Recent Fashion Design graduate (undergraduate or postgraduate level)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Technician, skilled in fashion design/garment construction, to provide customer-focused technical support within our Fashion studios. The successful post-holder will also be supporting the core activities of the colleagues and students at the Westminster School of Arts and will be joining a dynamic team of four highly skilled technicians. This role will also be considered for job share if appropriate, 16 hours per week and 15 hours per week split will be considered. Role holder is also expected to work Saturdays.

The postholder will assist technical staff with supervising the specialist machine room, and completing small sewing tasks such as Buttonholes for students, as needed. Post holder will also assist in the compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the fashion spaces and report any concerns back to senior members of staff. Other key responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting technical team with preparing materials for workshops including the creation of additional learning materials like step-by-step handouts, maintaining equipment and facilitating the running of our digital plotting service. Additionally, the role will mentor NG1 studio assistants. Please see Job Description for full details on responsibilities within the role.

They should demonstrate a strong interest in garment construction and proficiency with basic flatbed sewing machines and overlockers. As this role involves assisting students, candidates must be reliable, professional, and possess strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to an inclusive team environment.

The successful applicant will be a recent Fashion Design graduate at either an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

To apply for this vacancy please click above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through link below.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 23 November 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on: 11th December 2025

Administrative contact (for queries only): [e-mail]

This post is part-time, 31 hours per week and fixed term until 20 June 2026. The salary stated above is the pro-rata amount, the full-time salary would be £29,693 per annum.