Specialist Technician Print and dye and Digital print technician

Purpose of the role

As a Specialist Technician you will provide professional expertise, guidance and advice and contribute to the delivery of Learning & Teaching activities within the College.

Using your professional expertise in textile print for fashion, you will provide guidance and instruction to students in print, dye and digital print techniques, aligned with industry standards, across the textiles department.

Your extensive knowledge and experience in production methods within the print textile fashion industry will enable you to demonstrate proficiency in utilising specialist machinery and equipment to allow you to offer creative solutions to technical challenges.

You will prepare and teach highly specialist techniques in print, dye and digital print workshops and work within a supervised studio space, adapting your communication style to suit the individual needs of a diverse student body, providing students with an education they need to flourish in a changing world.

Out of term time you will be responsible for termly prep, including workshop planning, asset management and organisation of the studios with a sustainability and social practice conscious approach.

This role includes working evenings and weekends.

This section provides a list of up to 10 essential criteria (and up to 2 desirable criteria if specified) that you will need to demonstrate you meet as part of the recruitment process.

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

• A relevant degree or an equivalent qualification or substantial experience in Print, Dye and Digital Print for fashion.
• Substantial industry experience in textiles printing processes and production, with working knowledge of using specialist related equipment such as, but not limited to: Mimaki digital printers, Star steamer, digital sublimation printers, rotary heat press, silk screens, print tables, fume cabinets, dye vats etc.
• Experienced working knowledge of AVA software, and Adobe suite e.g. Illustrator for Mimaki digital printing.

Communication skills

• Ability to communicate, plan and deliver technical instructions through face-to-face and online demonstrations in clear and simple terms, adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way.

Research, teaching and learning or Professional practice

• Uses effective teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity.
• PGCert qualification or teaching & learning experience gained through working in a higher education (HE) organisation is desirable.

Planning and managing resources

• Experience following and implementing health and safety policies and procedures and adhering to legal regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively in a team or with different professional groups, ensuring the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are upheld.

Student experience or customer service

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students or customers.

Creativity, innovation and problem-solving

• Uses initiative or creativity to resolve day-to-day problems proactively.