Fashion Design Assistant

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom JCA LONDON FASHION ACADEMY Full time

About the Role

The Fashion Design Instructor Assistant role at JCA London Fashion Academy involves providing technical support to students enrolled in the Fashion Design & Accessories BA Hons program. This includes collaborating closely with fashion design instructors to enhance students' skills in shoemaking, bag crafting, and garment construction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing technical support to learners in pattern construction, garment assembly, and finishing techniques.
  • Demonstrating expert techniques and offering hands-on guidance during practical sessions.
  • Motivating and inspiring students to excel in their creative pursuits.
  • Contributing to curriculum development by sharing technical knowledge.
  • Supervising garment construction from initial design to professionally finished products.
  • Procurement and equipment maintenance, including resource identification, purchasing recommendations, and health and safety oversight.
  • Event preparation support for lectures, catwalk shows, exhibitions, conferences, open days, and public events.
  • Overseeing the operation of workshops at different academic levels.
  • Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for practical classes and assisting teaching staff.
  • Managing tools, equipment, and materials, including organizing repairs and safety assessments.
  • Supervising students during open access sessions and ensuring proper induction and certification.
  • Assisting in risk assessments and safety checklist creation.
  • Managing stock, inventory, and the sale of materials to students.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in fashion design techniques such as pattern construction, garment assembly, shoemaking, and bag crafting is crucial. This includes a deep understanding of materials, sewing techniques, and finishing methods.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and demonstrate techniques to students. Patience, clarity, and the ability to motivate and inspire learners are essential.
  • Strong organizational skills are necessary for overseeing workshops, event preparation, procurement, and inventory management.
  • A commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is vital for supervising garment construction and ensuring finished products meet professional standards.
  • Extensive experience of quality assurance and enhancement in UK higher education;
  • Effectively managing time to coordinate practical sessions, assist teaching staff, and handle administrative tasks is essential in this role.
  • Proven successful experience of making high-level decisions and recommendations to senior management on learning, teaching, and enhancement matters;
  • Relevant qualifications in fashion design or equivalent industry experience are typically required. Prior teaching or training experience can be a bonus.
  • An inherent passion for fashion and a genuine interest in guiding and shaping the next generation of fashion industry professionals is fundamental to the role.

Personal Attributes

  • In addition to the required educational and professional experiences expressed for the post, ideal candidates would be ambitious, innovative, and entrepreneurial.
  • Candidates would not only be comfortable with change management, they would positively thrive in exciting dynamic environments.
  • Experience of both public and private HEIs would be advantageous but not essential.

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