Pattern Cutting Tutor

Guaranteed hours contract (324 hours)

Open ended: Permanent

The Opportunity: 

The Fashion Programme at Edinburgh College of Art is seeking an individual to join our team as a Pattern Cutting Tutor. This flexible role will involve an average of three teaching days per week, varying across the academic year between two and four days depending on semester demands.

This role will support the development, design, and delivery of teaching in pattern cutting across our undergraduate Fashion programme. Key responsibilities include leading workshops and demonstrations across multiple year groups, as well as providing formative and summative assessment and feedback.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Fashion Design and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary pattern cutting techniques. They must be able to teach a broad range of skills, including drafting patterns from scratch, creating and adapting blocks, tailoring, outerwear and creative pattern cutting methods.

About the Team

Edinburgh College of Art is a large and diverse school within the University of Edinburgh's College of Humanities and Social Science. It comprises Architecture & Landscape Architecture, Art, Design, History of Art and Music.

Our mission is to promote world-leading critical enquiry across all these subject areas through scholarly research, teaching and creative practice.

Over 3,000 students and more than 800 staff study and work at ECA and we enjoy strong relationships with museums, galleries, archives, practitioners and industry partners in Edinburgh, Scotland, the UK and internationally. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or with substantial industry experience in fashion design or pattern cutting.
• Experience of teaching within higher or further education settings with a proven ability to work confidently and effectively with a diverse student body.
• Proficient in delivering a range of pattern cutting techniques, including basic block drafting, tailoring, outerwear construction, and creative pattern cutting.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of contemporary fashion design practices and trends. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Apply Before: 25/07/2025, 23:59

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