Specialist Technician - Bespoke Tailoring

The opportunity

Are you inspired to share your bespoke tailoring expertise in an innovative and creative educational setting? Join the team at London College of Fashion as a Specialist Technician, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping the next generation of fashion professionals.

As a Specialist Technician, your role will involve offering expert guidance and contributing to teaching and learning activities across the College. You'll provide students with invaluable technical instruction on garment construction and pattern-cutting techniques, with a focus on craftsmanship and precision. This includes traditional handcraft tailoring, cutting, fitting, measuring, and pattern drafting for both menswear and womenswear.

Your in-depth knowledge of bespoke tailoring techniques and production methods will enable you to deliver highly specialised sewing workshops focused on garment construction. You will demonstrate and teach sewing skills, while also ensuring proficiency in operating specialist machinery and equipment. You will adapt your communication style to effectively teach a diverse range of students, ensuring that each individual gains the education and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

This position includes working evenings and weekends.

About you

To excel in this role, you should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in fashion technology, or possess substantial industry experience in bespoke tailoring, garment construction and a comprehensive understanding of pattern cutting, drafting, cutting and fitting, and handcraft tailoring methods for both menswear and womenswear.

We are looking for candidates with a strong track record of applying effective teaching methods or professional practices that support excellence in teaching, learning, and inclusivity.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities - UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

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Closing date: 18 th November 2024, 23:55.

Interview Dates: Tuesday 10 th December 2024: Interview Online. Tuesday 17 th December 2024: Practical Skills Test - East Bank.

As part of your application, please submit an anonymous CV detailing your relevant industry experience, positions and duration.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Claudine Henry at

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.