Textiles Technical Demonstrator

London Metropolitan University - School of Art, Architecture and Design

Part-time (28 hours /0.8 FTE)
Location: London (Shoreditch)

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ABOUT THE POST

The School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD) is recruiting a Textile Technical Demonstrator on an indefinite to support students across a range of courses we have in the School to maintain a high level of professional and quality output to students learning outcomes and projects.

You will have ability to provide practical demonstrations for a range of skill levels, giving advice and support on all aspects of Textiles. With expertise, knowledge and ability in a broad range of Textile disciplines, processes and techniques, including: Weave, Knit, Stitch, Digital Embroidery, Textiles Print, Rug Tufting and the associated processes and techniques.

Working with academic teams, you will integrate your specialist expertise in Textiles with our Textiles and Fashion Textiles students as well as students on other courses such as Fine Art, at both Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels.

In collaboration with the academic course teams and our Textiles Print technician you will work strongly as a team to support staff and students on the named courses and more broadly across other subject areas in AAD.

Knowledge and experience in the technical delivery of the breadth of Textiles in academic programmes of study, supporting students' understanding of digital as well as analogue processes will be in your skillset.

You will have a positive and proactive approach to your work and will be a committed team player.

Closing date for applications: 06 January 2026.

Interviews due to be held in the week commencing: TBC.

HOW TO APPLY

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The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Further information is available at Equality and diversity - London Metropolitan University.

If you have a query or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.