<p>Middlesex University Dubai is hiring a Fashion Technical Tutor in Dubai, UAE. If you are ready for your next move, this Fashion Technical Tutor role offers a strong opportunity to grow with a respected employer. Moreover, the position suits candidates who want a stable career in Dubai.</p> <h2>About the Fashion Technical Tutor role</h2> <h3>About the role</h3> <p>This Fashion Technical Tutor role at Middlesex University Dubai is a part-time academic appointment in Dubai, UAE. It suits an experienced academic or industry practitioner who enjoys teaching.</p> <p>Job Purpose</p> <ul> <li>To conduct and contribute to learning, teaching, and knowledge transfer to benefit students, the School, the University and the wider community.</li> </ul> <h3>Principal Duties</h3> <p>Garment Construction</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate, oversee and co-ordinate all aspects of garment assembly from cutting to making and pressing across a range of different product areas.</li> <li>Liaise and assist academic staff with classes in the fashion workshops.</li> </ul> <p>Pattern Cutting and Draping</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate, oversee and co-ordinate manufacturing techniques and fundamental principles of pattern cutting and draping.</li> </ul> <p>Student Guidance</p> <p>Advise students on the industrial manufacturing methods and machinery.</p> <p>Machine Maintenance</p> <p>Carry out basic and routine equipment and machine maintenance</p> <p>Ability to identify machine faults and rectify as quickly as possible to allow students to continue with work.</p> <p>Lab Management</p> <ul> <li>Manage barcoded lab consumables to ensure efficient tracking and inventory.</li> </ul> <p>Organise the day to day running of the workrooms and studios by producing all relevant   materials, making sure all relevant machines for classes are available and threaded up if</p> <p>necessary and ensuring stocks of workshop consumables are available and consumables are well stocked by liasing with procurement department.</p> <ul> <li>Contribute to the commercial activities of the School of Textiles and Design.</li> <li>Maintain an orderly and well-functioning lab space.</li> </ul> <p>Technology and Equipment:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate the computerised embroidery machines which also involves knowledge of the computer software.</li> </ul> <p>Summer Schools and Short Courses:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare materials for and deliver summer schools and short courses in the area of fashion construction where applicable</li> </ul> <p>Recruitment and Events:</p> <p>Involved in recruitment events such as the open days speaking to large groups of potential students and parents.</p> <ul> <li>Liaise with faculty to prepare for and execute events seamlessly.</li> </ul> <p>Health and Safety:</p> <p>Be responsible for and adhere to University and School policies on Health and Safety issues as they relate to the sewing workshops: maintains accurate records of risk assessments of all practices and procedures used in the workroom: advise students and staff of the outcome of risk assessment: monitors and sustains good workshop practice.</p> <p>Professional Development:</p> <p>Willingness to undertake recognised training programmes and participate in the sharing of knowledge with all staff</p> <p>Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post.  Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities</p> <p>and requirements evolve.</p> <h3>Requirements</h3> <h3>Person Specification</h3> <p>Essential Criteria:</p> <p>These are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short listing stage.</p> <p>Educated to Degree Level in Fashion I Clothing Technology</p> <p>Candidate must have excellent pattern cutting and garment construction skills, and be able to work on the industrial sewing machines and work with a wide variety of fabrics.</p> <p>Mechanical knowledge of industrial machines to allow you to keep machines running during class time. Maintain and repair as required.</p> <p>Must have experience of demonstration and some teaching</p> <p>Must have good communication skills.</p> <p>Must be able to work independently and be self- motivated.</p> <p>Attention to detail and patience is essential.</p> <p>Must be computer literate, with an interest in developing/advancing these skills. Proficiency preferred</p> <p>Must be willing to attend training if required.</p> <p>Desirable Criteria:</p> <p>These are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When short listing, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.</p> <p>Experience of working in the garment construction industry, preferably producing patterns and samples for a wide variety of garment types, and experience of working with selection of fabrics and industrial machinery.</p> <p>Knowledge of / familiarity with Industrial production methods and systems.</p> <p>Knowledge of Clo3D</p> <p>Knowledge of Adobe software</p> <p>Successful applicants will join a collaborative team in Dubai. In addition, you can explore more <a href="/job-category/education-training/">similar roles</a> and other <a href="/job-region/dubai/">jobs in Dubai</a> on our portal.</p> <h2>About Middlesex University Dubai in the UAE</h2> <p>Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of Middlesex University in London. Opened in 2005, it hosts over 7,100 students from more than 122 nationalities across business, law, media, technology and the arts. Therefore, joining the team means working alongside experienced colleagues who value quality and service.</p> <h2>How to apply</h2> <p>To apply for this Fashion Technical Tutor position in Dubai, submit your application through the official Middlesex University Dubai careers page. Please apply <a href="https://www.mdx.ac.ae/workatmdxdubai/academic-vacancies" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> and ensure your CV is up to date before the closing date.</p>