Specialist Technician – Styling

Part time, term time only - 21 hours per week

LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK 

The opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced stylist to join a dynamic creative team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of fashion talent as a Specialist Technician – Styling. 

Based at London College of Fashion, you will provide professional expertise and technical guidance across styling and production-based practices — supporting student learning through technical workshops, one-to-one guidance and professional feedback. You will deliver specialist instruction in techniques such as styling for brand, still life, editorial and commercial styling, as well as window display and art direction for fashion shoots. 

In addition to teaching and demonstration, you will oversee the daily running of the styling facilities, including the organisation and maintenance of the styling cabinet and inventories of clothing, props and accessories. You will ensure safe use of equipment, manage bookings, and work collaboratively with academic and technical colleagues to support curriculum delivery, exhibitions and events. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who has a degree in Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, alongside proven industry practice in styling — such as editorial or commercial shoots, still life, fashion production, window display, art direction or brand styling. Experience in sourcing and managing models, garments and props is essential. 

You will bring strong knowledge of fashion trends, colour theory, styling principles and production processes, with confidence in using styling tools, equipment and relevant software such as Adobe Creative Suite. 

Excellent communication and organisational skills are key, as is the ability to demonstrate techniques, train others and provide constructive feedback. A proactive approach to Health & Safety, risk assessment and the maintenance of high professional standards is essential. 

We are UAL 

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. 

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. 

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 23:55, 10^th November 2025. 

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk 

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility. 

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