Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching) 3D Realisation

University Of The Arts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant technical team at a leading arts university, where you will leverage your expertise in fashion and textiles to support international students in their creative journey. This role as a Specialist Technician involves delivering high-quality technical services and assisting students in transforming their 2D designs into tangible 3D creations. You will play a crucial role in the International Introduction to the Study of Fashion course, helping students navigate their academic challenges while fostering their artistic skills. With a commitment to creativity and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of aspiring fashion professionals.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Flexible working options

Discounted medical insurance

Free counselling via EAP

Equal Parental Leave policy

Defined-benefit pension scheme

In-house training and development

Interest-free loans on travel and tech

Discounts on gym memberships

Opportunities to attend student shows

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Fashion Design or related field.
• Experience in 3D garment construction and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technical services for the IISF course.
• Assist students in translating 2D ideas into 3D realisation.

Skills

3D garment construction

Fashion Design

Fashion Media

Fashion Business

Communication skills

Support for international students

Education

Undergraduate degree in Fashion Design

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching) 3D Realisation

We're looking for a skilled Specialist Technician to join our technical team at our School of Pre-Degree Studies.

This role demands a high level of specialist skills with a background in the fashion and textiles industry to work within our technical team, contributing to the delivery of our International Introduction to the Study of Fashion (IISF) course.

As part of our exciting UAL Pre-Degree provision, the IISF course is a 1-year diagnostic foundation course specifically created for international students who want to progress to an undergraduate course at LCF.

Based within the IISF studios at our Lime Grove campus, you’ll support the delivery of a high-quality technical service, utilising your industry expertise to provide effective support and advice that will help our students gain the skills they need to progress onto a degree-level course. This will involve supporting the planning, development, and delivery of learning activities, as well as the delivery of exhibitions and events within the school.

About you

You’ll need an undergraduate degree (or equivalent industry experience) in Fashion Design, Fashion Media, or Fashion Business, along with relevant experience within the fashion and textiles industry.

You’ll be able to provide efficient and effective support to academics/pathway leaders in the delivery of teaching and learning materials and assist students in translating their 2D ideas into 3D realisation.

Experience of working with large numbers of international students and an awareness of the challenges these students face coming to the UK for the first time to study is essential. You’ll also need excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate well with low-level English speakers.

You will also have previous experience and skill in 3D garment construction and have experience of instructing students to transition from 2D design to 3D realisation.

A DBS check is also required for this role.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
31 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
Flexible and dynamic working options available from the first day
Discounted medical insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
Interest-free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care, and much more
Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

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 2024 QS World University Rankings (for the sixth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability, and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

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