Woven Textiles Technician

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. Our research-intensive environment and international student body provide a rich ground for interdisciplinary thinking and making at the nexus of art, science, technology, and culture.

This role involves working with students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, predominantly in textiles and fashion as well as the wider School. You will be a key part of our existing Technical Services team.

You will deliver technical teaching and instruction in woven and constructed textiles skills and techniques and oversee the weaving looms, Felt Loom, equipment and facilities across the Textiles area. You will support and advise students and staff in their requests for purchases from the Yarn Store and equipment loans. In addition to that you will have a strong working knowledge of Point Carre and TC2 jacquard software.

You should be an effective communicator, and innovative, with strong organisational and creative skills. Guiding students to reach their potential will be at the heart of what you do. We are looking for knowledge and experience of industry level equipment. Keeping up to date with technological advances in the area. An aptitude for problem solving and assisting students in realising their projects. To do so, you will be adept at communicating to a diverse range of individuals from varying backgrounds and have specialist knowledge and understanding of race, multiculturalism, and diversity.

The University promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave, and childcare provision.

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.