Instructor in Fashion
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Position Overview & Specifications
Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world ‘s number 1 art & design university for a remarkable nine consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 – the largest world-wide survey of academic and industry opinion.
RCA has a great opportunity available for an experienced Specialist Technical Instructor in Fashion. You will be a passionate and creative individual with an interest and enthusiasm for fashion, contemporary art, design, and culture.
You will take the lead in ensuring the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment and work areas in order to facilitate academic delivery, student learning, research and knowledge exchange activities. Supporting the Technical Lead in Fashion, you will provide highly skilled technical assistance, guidance, technical instruction, and digital services to students and staff, demonstrating equipment and processes as appropriate. Skilled with a thirst for knowledge, you will possess a willingness to undergo training to achieve the required skill base.
Our ideal candidate has significant experience in high-end fashion pattern-cutting and garment making, as well as highly skilled specialist knowledge in menswear and tailoring. You will have great time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize complex demands/tasks. You will pride yourself on your excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Please see Information Pack for further details.
This role will close for applications at 11.59pm on 20th June 2023
We will send you the link to apply on our web site if you are interested in this vacancy.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week
Salary: £40,670.00-£44,029.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 078-23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Instructor in Fashion roles across Royal College of Art's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,670 - £44,029 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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