Senior Knitwear Technician
We are looking to recruit a Senior Knitwear Technician to deliver a student-centred culture within the faculty’s workshops and to underpin the collective aims of the faculty, through the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’, so that there is a clear understanding of how meaningful and disciplined workshop practice can effectively support the development of ambitious student work.
Key responsibilities of the role will include...
Assisting and liaising with technical and academic colleagues regarding the planning, development and management of technical support and resources in line with the faculty’s Strategy and Academic Plan.
To be able to use domestic and Dubied machines to produce garments to a high standard, to enable student projects using a wide range of and yarns.
To have a knowledge of Shima Seiki Knit machinery, including digital software Apex 4 and equivalent program.
To ensure the safe operation of all processes within the faculty’s workshops and support the University’s Health and Safety Policy.
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities, including general maintenance and cleaning of machinery & booking systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working closely with other technicians.
Patience in supporting students and collaborating on projects with Academic/Teaching colleagues.
Discipline in engaging and inspiring students to explore various techniques and processes with yarns and on Domestic Dubied knit machines
A proactive student-centred approach to workshop management.
The Faculty
Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century, it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.
The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.
Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.
The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.
With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.
Further information
This is a part time (14.8 hours per week) , permanent position with a starting salary of £15,445.20 (40% to £38,613) per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2024.
For informal enquiries, please contact Maxine Vernon, Fashion Workshop Manager.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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