Textiles Technical Demonstrator

London Metropolitan University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is recruiting a Textile Technical Demonstrator to support students in their learning across art and design courses. The role involves providing practical demonstrations and guidance in various textile disciplines, ensuring students develop a high level of professional output. Successful candidates will work collaboratively with academic teams, facilitating knowledge in both digital and analogue processes. This position is pivotal in maintaining educational standards and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide practical demonstrations for various skill levels.
• Expertise in textiles including weave, knit, digital embroidery, etc.
• Knowledge of technical delivery of textiles in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students in textiles and fashion programs with demonstrations.
• Collaborate with academic teams and technicians on projects.
• Ensure high quality output in students' learning outcomes.

Skills

Practical demonstrations in textiles

Knowledge of Textile disciplines

Team collaboration

Support for diverse skill levels

Job description

ABOUT US

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

ABOUT THE POST

The School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD) is recruiting for a Textile Technical Demonstrator on an indefinite basis to support students across a range of courses we have in the School to maintain a high level of professional and quality output to students learning outcomes and projects.

You will have ability to provide practical demonstrations for a range of skill levels, giving advice and support on all aspects of Textiles. With expertise, knowledge and ability in a broad range of Textile disciplines, processes and techniques, including: Weave, Knit, Stitch, Digital Embroidery, Textiles Print, Rug Tufting and the associated processes and techniques.

Working with academic teams, you will integrate your specialist expertise in Textiles with our Textiles and Fashion Textiles students as well as students on other courses such as Fine Art, at both Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels.

In collaboration with the academic course teams and our Textiles Print technician you will work strongly as a team to support staff and students on the named courses and more broadly across other subject areas in AAD.

Knowledge and experience in the technical delivery of the breadth of Textiles in academic programmes of study, supporting students' understanding of digital as well as analogue processes will be in your skillset.

You will have a positive and proactive approach to your work and will be a committed team player.