3D Realisation Fashion Teaching Fellow

Winchester School of Art is proud to be one of the UK's leading Art Schools and part of the world-renowned University of Southampton, a founder member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities providing a rich ground for interdisciplinary thinking and making.

About The Role

This role involves working with students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, primarily in the Fashion and Textile Department. You will be able to provide high quality academic delivery with a particular focus on delivery of material awareness, garment fit, function and manufacture married with experience of working with 3D digital construction software and supporting equipment. You will support curriculum development that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and cutting-edge practice, challenging thought and practices within the subject area. Key to this post will be the ability to lead on digital pattern and garment development techniques.

About You

You are a passionate and student-focused individual with strong technical and organisational skills. Guiding students to reach their potential will be at the heart of what you do. In addition to your strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills, you will be capable of actively contributing to course management, student experience and pastoral care, giving ongoing constructive guidance and feedback. You will have a strong knowledge and experience of industry level equipment and be up to date with technological advances in the area. You will be adept at effective communication to a diverse range of individuals from varying backgrounds and have knowledge and understanding of race, multiculturalism, and diversity. You will hold an undergraduate degree in fashion (manual pattern cutting and realisation and digital processes) or an associated subject. Teaching and learning experience and/or equivalent industry experience in digital pattern cutting and garment technology processes, using industry standard software is also essential.

What We Can Offer You

We offer some fantastic benefits including a generous leave package, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers. You will also have access to our sports complex and Hartley Library based on our Highfield Campus. As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role, and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, initially please contact the administrative lead for this position Josie Midforth - josie.midforth@soton.ac.uk

Further Details

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity. Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.