School/Unit: School of Design
Post Title & Subject Area: Technical Officer – Printed Textiles within the Department of Design for Body and Environment
Post Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
Grade: Technical Officer
Reports to: Head of Department of Design for Body and Environment
The School of Design within the College comprises of 3 departments:
Design for Body and Environment (BA Fashion Design, BA Jewellery & Objects, BA Textile & Surface Design, MA Circular by Design).
Product Design (BA and MA Product Design, BA and MA Interaction Design, MSc Medical Device Design, MA Service Design) Communication Design (BA Graphic Design, BA Illustration, BA Moving Image Design, MA Graphic Design) The School also delivers a range of Creative Futures Academy programmes, supports research students and undertakes research activities.
The aim of the School of Design is to create a design culture engaged in ongoing debate on all aspects of design; a culture that thrives on new ideas, new ways of doing things and new areas of exploration.
We encourage our students to experiment and take risks in order to carve new aesthetic paths and make technical innovations within, and beyond, their design discipline.
We have extensive links with Industry, and students regularly work on live projects within a commercial, social or cultural context.
The College seeks to ensure that our design students develop the necessary creative, technical, thinking and interpersonal skills to become highly employable graduates, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
Salary: Technical Officer Salary Scale €46,311 - €73,443 per annum
Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the first point of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy.
Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be 35 hours per week (net of rest breaks).
Location: This position is ordinarily based at the NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical assistance to workshop users, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the techniques and processes involved in the operation of equipment in Printed Textiles within the Department of Design for Body and Environment Demonstrate, as required, techniques and processes in the operation of the various materials and equipment within the Department of Body and Environment Managing, tracking and maintenance of equipment Demonstrating use of printed textiles equipment and processes Help students overcome specific technical problems that they encounter.
Assist in supervising students in the workshop Co-operate with and provide supportive assistance to staff and to students – in bringing their conceptual ideas to fruition.
Support teaching generally and demonstrate as necessary.
Maintain equipment and where appropriate – construct equipment.
Stock-take and manage the storage of materials.
Order, store and record appropriate material stocks.
Implement and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations at all times.
Ensure workshop areas are organised to facilitate efficient and safe functioning.
Engage in appropriate administrative duties particularly regarding Health & Safety, store maintenance and purchasing.
Undertake any other such appropriate duties, which may be assigned from time to time by their Head of Department.
Maintain records of Risk Assessments as provided by a suitably qualified person.
Selection Criteria Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory: Academic qualification or equivalent relevant experience in the subject area of Textile Design An excellent understanding of printed textiles processes and techniques The ability to utilise and maintain printed textile equipment to a professional standard Ability to work as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
An excellent understanding best practices for ensuring health and safety.
Good organizational and solution-solving skills.
Relevant technical qualification or experience in the industry or a third level educational setting Capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the Department, School and College.
Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership skills Desirable Experience of delivering skills training within a professional development context Printed Textile production experience Closing Date: 11th February ****