Fashion Studio - Student Worker

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville is seeking a part-time Fashion Studio Aide to assist students with sewing and patterning in lower-level courses. You will support faculty with class prep and help maintain industrial sewing machines and sergers during open studio times.

The role requires proficiency with industrial lockstitch machines, pattern construction knowledge, and professional conduct. Students must be able to work consistent days/times up to 5 hours per week during the semester.

Qualifications

• The student should be proficient at sewing on an industrial lockstitch machine and serger
• The student should have strong knowledge of clothing pattern design and construction
• The student should be observant, possess critical thinking skills, and have good judgement
• The student must be courteous, respectful, professional, responsible, trustworthy, and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Act as a studio aid by assisting students with questions in lower-level courses that includes clothing construction and patterning
• Be alert to student needs and questions during open studio time
• Assist faculty members in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising area with class preparation from cutting swatches and muslin
• Oversee basic machine maintenance such as replacing threads and needles of industrial sewing machines and sergers
• Keep fashion studio organized by putting away slopers and tools and upkeep of the classroom.

Skills

Sewing proficiency

Pattern design knowledge

Observant with critical thinking

Professionalism and independence

Education

Sophomore level or above

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serger

Job description

Special Note:All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a studio aid by assisting students with questions in lower-level coursesthat includes clothing construction and patterning
• Be alert to student needs and questionsduring open studio time
• Assist faculty members in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising area with class preparationfrom cutting swatches and muslin
• Oversee basic machine maintenance such as replacing threads and needles of industrial sewing machines and sergers
• Keep fashion studio organized by putting away slopers and tools and upkeep of the classroom.

Student must be available to work consistent days of the week/times throughout the semester, maximum of 5 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• The student should be proficient at sewing on an industrial lockstitch machine and serger
• The student should have strong knowledge of clothing pattern design and construction
• The student should be observant, possess critical thinking skills, and have good judgement
• The student must be courteous, respectful, professional, responsible, trustworthy, and able to work independently

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University in the Fashion Department. Must be Sophomore level or above.

Required Experience

Must be comfortable using and maintaining industrial sewing machines and sergers.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.