Role:Weave Support Technician – Term time only (0.79). Permanent post
Where: Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, King’s Cross, London UK
Salary: £29,851 – £36,377 pro-rata (£23,582.29 – £28,737.83 per annum)
Imagine adding your skills to one of the foremost Textile Courses in the world? Working in the building at King’s Cross, you will support the learning and development of an exceptionally talented, diverse collection of Textiles Design students. Expect traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques and a variety of learning approaches and backgrounds. There will be flashes of inspiration, some real genius at work, and exciting project deadlines all wrapped up in a creative, often hectic, fun environment.
This role provides a wonderful opportunity to work in the higher education sector, supporting an academic environment with technical skills and knowledge. Working within the college technical team and alongside academics, the role will be instrumental in developing and improving the students’ ability to successfully understand and challenge the world around them. You will help students develop new and advanced skills in the area of weave. This will include all aspects of design of warps, setting up a variety of looms, weaving, finishing, and professional practice within the workshop. A sound knowledge of yarn, weave structures and weaving is essential, as is the ability to explain technical information clearly.
You will be expected to maintain the weave studio and specialist equipment, including first line maintenance, designing and delivering student inductions, prepping materials, assisting with ordering and selling stock, setting up table, dobby and TC2 jacquard looms, and encouraging safe studio practice across the learning environment. You will also be expected to support CAD jacquard programmes within the workshop.
Why choose UAL?
University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021.The diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together they are committed to social purpose.
They offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. They also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.
Your profile
UAL are looking for a creative, self-motivated person who is great at communicating; good at multi tasking and who can work with the needs of the course and the students. You will have a relevant qualification in your area of specialism, HND, first degree in Textile Design – Weave or related field with some experience of jacquard design. You will have an understanding of how a weave workshop operates, with good organisational skills and team working abilities.
You may have higher education experience but more importantly, you will be passionate about the subject and your ability to support the students’ learning experience. We would expect high levels of technical competence and a dedication to personal development in technical areas.
A good knowledge of IT is essential, such as Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), Adobe and Outlook. An adherence to Health & Safety safe working practices is also essential.
A sound knowledge of yarn, weave structures and weaving is essential, as is the ability to explain technical information clearly.
For further details and to apply please click here
https://ual.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/8264
Closing date: 6 September 2022 23:55.
UAL welcomes 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.
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