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Senior Technician (Fashion)

Middlesex University

Contract: Temporary – 3 year FTC

Location: Middlesex College of Minzu University of China, Hainan Campus

Middlesex University London is recruiting for a Senior Technician (Fashion) in Arts and Creative Industries at our joint education institute in partnership with Minzu University of China (MUC) in Hainan, China. 

Middlesex University brings together over 38,000 students across campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius, academics at the top of their game, and an international network of industry partners in our global community to learn, discover and innovate.  The Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries has a long tradition of excellence in creative education and a dynamic alumni network of leaders shaping the future of the creative industries globally. 

Minzu University of China (MUC) is ranked first in China among universities for ethnic minority studies. MUC aims to be one of the best universities of its kind in the world for inheriting and promoting the cultures of all ethnic groups and is one of the most prestigious universities in China in ethnology, anthropology, ethnic economies, regional economics, religion studies, history, dance, and fine arts.  MUC has two long established campuses in Beijing (Haidian Campus and Fengtai Campus) and has created a beautiful new third Hainan campus in partnership with Middlesex University London to deliver joint degree programmes in Arts and Creative Industries programmes.

The Senior Technician (Fashion) will deliver technical expertise, guidance and specialised demonstrations to student and staff to enhance teaching, learning and research in our BA Fashion Design programme. The job holder will operate with a degree of autonomy within the parameters of the academic and research programmes and be accountable for core aspects of the overall running and the efficient operation of the fashion studios. 

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter with advanced practical and innovative technical skills and experience of delivering technical expertise in pattern cutting and garment construction in fashion or similar academic programmes and an understanding of industrial and emerging technologies and their implications for professional practice in the fashion design industries globally. 

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter with advanced practical knowledge, proven and demonstrable skills in pattern cutting, couture garment construction, men’s and women’s tailoring, and garment development. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial sewing machines and other related sewing and garment construction equipment and possess IT skills relevant to the fashion discipline. This role is essential for providing technical expertise and guidance to support BA Fashion Design and similar programmes.

The post will be based in Hainan campus of the joint education institute. Candidates must be able to meet the Chinese visa requirements; Middlesex University will assist with obtaining a visa. Any offer of employment for this role is also conditional upon satisfactory clearance from DBS and obtaining a satisfactory basic DBS certificate. A satisfactory basic DBS certificate is required in order to obtain a visa and/or work permit to lawfully work in Hainan, China.

THE PACKAGE

The successful candidates will receive:

  • An extremely competitive salary in the market
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Relocation allowance
  • Accommodation in China provided
  • Reimbursement of Visa application expenses
  • Insurance
  • Return flights and airport pick-up

HOW TO APPLY

If you wish to apply for this post please click on “Apply”, uploading: 

  1. An up-to-date CV
  2. Your portfolio and/or any other supporting documents that you believe would be beneficial.

And

Complete the selection criteria within the person specification on the application form.

And add Contact details for three referees.

If you would welcome an informal chat about the role before applying, or any aspect of living and working in China, please contact Daniel Sosnowski by email d.sosnowski@mdx.ac.uk providing your contact details.

Closing Date: 4th October 2024

Location: Hainan - China
Salary: £32,982 per annum exclusive of Outer London Weighting
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 10th September 2024
Closes: 4th October 2024
Job Ref: ACI124-R
   
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