Support Technician – Fashion

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art and design university in London seeks a Support Technician - Fashion to provide technical support for students in garment construction and soft tailoring. The role involves maintaining industrial sewing machinery, ensuring safe practices in the studio, and contributing to a collaborative learning culture. Candidates should have a strong fashion background and experience in a technical environment. This position offers a chance to impact the next generation of fashion designers.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Staff Support Networks

Qualifications

• Strong background in fashion and garment construction.
• Experience in a technical or studio environment.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate techniques inclusively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support in garment construction and soft tailoring.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe working practices.
• Support exhibitions and events.

Skills

Garment construction

Soft tailoring

Fabric properties

Industrial machinery operation

Technical support

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Industrial sewing machinery

Job description

Do you have a passion for fashion, garment construction and creative making? Central Saint Martins – part of University of the Arts London – is seeking a Support Technician – Fashion to join our world-leading community of artists, designers and innovators.

In this hands-on role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the next generation of fashion designers. Working within the BA Fashion team, you’ll provide expert technical support in garment construction, soft tailoring, fabric properties and specialist industrial machinery.

You’ll help students explore materials, processes and production methods, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence to bring their creative ideas to life.

You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across our technical and academic teams, maintaining equipment, ensuring safe working practices and supporting exhibitions and events. This is an exciting opportunity to share your technical expertise in an environment where creativity, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

About you

You’ll bring a strong background in fashion and garment construction, supported by an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience. You’ll have experience working in a technical or studio environment, with an ability to explain and demonstrate techniques to learners in an inclusive and accessible way.

Confident in using and maintaining industrial sewing machinery, you’ll be proactive, organised and safety‑conscious, ensuring workshops run smoothly and students are well supported. You’ll enjoy problem‑solving, working collaboratively, and contributing to a positive and creative learning culture.

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Closing date: 30 November 2025 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.