Senior Research Assistant in Weaving​/3D Weaving

This fixed-term research assistant post sits in the Fashion Engineering Lab, School of Design Arts and Creative Industries, supporting a UKRI-funded project for up to nine months. The work centres on weaving and testing 3D garment prototypes, designing weave structures and preparing loom files, with input to reports. Candidates need hands-on Jacquard loom skills, including on the TC2 digital loom, and experience of 3D weaving is desirable.

A degree or equivalent experience in textiles or a related field will do; a PhD is not required.

• Support the Project Lead in delivering research on a UKRI-funded project
• Weave and test 3D garment prototypes
• Design weave structures
• Prepare loom files
• Contribute to reports and publications

• Degree in textiles, weaving, fashion, textile design or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

• Specialist knowledge of Jacquard loom operation, set-up and programming
• Familiarity with the TC2 digital Jacquard loom
• Sound knowledge of weave structure design

• Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Keeping careful records of work
• Portfolio of previous weaving work, including Jacquard examples
• Covering letter and CV

• Experience of 3D weaving design

• Excellent pension schemes
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible hours and location where the role allows
• Possible extension of contract, subject to performance and funding