الصفحة الرئيسية الإمارات العربية المتحدة Adjunct - Technical Tutor/Demonstrator in Fashion

الصفحة الرئيسية الإمارات العربية المتحدة Adjunct - Technical Tutor/Demonstrator in Fashion

Adjunct - Technical Tutor/Demonstrator in Fashion

دوام كامل في MDX Dubai في UAE
نُشرت يوم December 18, 2024

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Adjunct - Technical Tutor/Demonstrator in Fashion

Adjunct | MDX | United Arab Emirates Posted On 04/12/2024

Introduction

The role will be held by an academic and/or practitioner who has in-depth knowledge of the subjects outlined below and can actively contribute to knowledge transfer within their programme and university.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To conduct and contribute to learning, teaching, and knowledge transfer to benefit students, the School, the University, and the wider community.

Responsibilities

Garment Construction
  • Demonstrate, oversee, and co-ordinate all aspects of garment assembly from cutting to making and pressing across a range of different product areas.
  • Liaise and assist academic staff with classes in the fashion workshops.
Pattern Cutting and Draping
  • Demonstrate, oversee, and co-ordinate manufacturing techniques and fundamental principles of pattern cutting and draping.
Student Guidance
  • Advise students on industrial manufacturing methods and machinery.
Machine Maintenance
  • Carry out basic and routine equipment and machine maintenance.
  • Identify machine faults and rectify as quickly as possible to allow students to continue with work.
  • Manage barcoded lab consumables to ensure efficient tracking and inventory.
  • Organise the day-to-day running of the workrooms and studios by producing all relevant materials, ensuring all relevant machines for classes are available, and ensuring stocks of workshop consumables are well stocked by liaising with the procurement department.
  • Contribute to the commercial activities of the School of Textiles and Design.
  • Maintain an orderly and well-functioning lab space.
Technology and Equipment
  • Demonstrate the computerised embroidery machines, which also involves knowledge of the computer software.
Summer Schools and Short Courses
  • Prepare materials for and deliver summer schools and short courses in the area of fashion construction where applicable.
Recruitment and Events
  • Participate in recruitment events such as open days, speaking to large groups of potential students and parents.
  • Liaise with faculty to prepare for and execute events seamlessly.
Health and Safety
  • Be responsible for and adhere to University and School policies on Health and Safety issues as they relate to the sewing workshops, maintain accurate records of risk assessments, advise students and staff of the outcome of risk assessments, and monitor good workshop practice.
Professional Development
  • Willingness to undertake recognised training programmes and participate in the sharing of knowledge with all staff.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Requirements

Person Specification

These are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short listing stage.
  • Educated to Degree Level in Fashion / Clothing Technology.
  • Excellent pattern cutting and garment construction skills, with the ability to work on industrial sewing machines and a wide variety of fabrics.
  • Mechanical knowledge of industrial machines to maintain and repair as required.
  • Experience of demonstration and some teaching.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Attention to detail and patience is essential.
  • Computer literate, with an interest in developing/advancing these skills; proficiency preferred.
  • Willingness to attend training if required.
These are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When short listing, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.
  • Experience of working in the garment construction industry, preferably producing patterns and samples for a wide variety of garment types, and experience of working with a selection of fabrics and industrial machinery.
  • Knowledge of / familiarity with industrial production methods and systems.
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