Technical Instructor

As a Technical Instructor, Fashion, you will become part of De Montfort University (DMU) which is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.

Faculty / Directorate

The Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities is home to the creative disciplines and humanities subjects, with subjects taught by internationally acclaimed and award-winning academics. Graduates have gone on to enjoy success in a wide range of careers with high-profile brands such as Adidas, the BBC, BMW, Disney Studios, Tommy Hilfiger and Next. Art, Design and Architecture students benefit from industry-standard facilities complete with cutting-edge technologies such as digital editing suites and dedicated drawing and modelling studios. World-leading Fashion and Textiles courses offer an extensive range of specialist facilities including professionally equipped studios, textiles testing labs, and shoemaking, weaving, sewing and knitting workshops. Humanities students have access to the full range of audio-visual and IT facilities, including audio, video and web-based learning, and the option to study a language alongside their degree.

Role

This role is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract. As a Technical Instructor in Fashion you will be instrumental in supporting students and staff in a busy, supportive and professional working environment. Your primary role will be to operate and instruct students on the equipment in the machine rooms, to ensure safe and correct use of the equipment and to prepare the equipment and student sample packs for use in teaching sessions. You will be responsible for maintaining the area to provide a clean and safe working environment, be expected to work both independently and as an effective member of a team of technicians, liaising closely with specialist academic staff. Much of the work goes forward to represent the university at exhibitions and fashion shows so must be to the highest standard.

Ideal Candidate

To be successful, you will have thorough knowledge of garment construction across a variety of styles and fabric type is essential. Industry Experience essential. You must have the ability to demonstrate a range of practical Fashion processes and support students in safe use of professional machinery and equipment (i.e. generic and specialist sewing machines, over lockers etc.) Good eye for detail, highly organized with excellent communication skills and ability to deliver a high quality of experience to our students.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3 February 2025.

For any informal queries please contact daniel.cowlam@dmu.ac.uk.

Closing date: 05/01/2025

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