Studio Technical Associate

Job Details

The Technical Associate for the Fashion Design program supports the daily operation, maintenance, and instructional needs of fashion studios, equipment, students and faculty. This position is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting sewing and specialty machines, managing studio supplies and inventory, coordinating repairs and facilities’ needs, and preparing spaces for classes and special events. The role works closely with faculty, students, administrators, and external vendors to ensure safe, functional, and well-organized learning environments. In addition, the Technical Associate supervises work-study students, mentors fashion design students on projects and technical processes, and supports the Fashion Design program in special events such as fashion shows, exhibits and collaborations.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Studio Equipment Maintenance and Technical Support
  Maintain, service, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair (with outside vendors) of all fashion studio equipment, including industrial sewing and specialty machines, irons, dress forms and related tools; conduct routine preventive maintenance and assess future equipment needs.
• Studio Operations, Facilities, and Safety Oversight
  Oversee daily condition, cleanliness, organization, and safety of studios, classrooms, dressing rooms, storage areas, and display spaces; identify issues and manage work orders with Facilities as needed.
• Supplies, Inventory, and Resource Management
  Manage inventory, ordering, storage, and distribution of studio supplies, student work, materials, equipment, and donations; develop semester-based supply plans and coordinate with faculty, vendors, and administration to meet instructional and program needs.
• Instructional and Student Support
  Maintain a regular presence in the sewing labs to provide hands-on technical assistance and mentorship to students on projects, including machine operation, pattern drafting, draping, and fabric and hardware selection, while also supporting faculty with course preparation, classroom needs, and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
• Staff Supervision, Events, and Special Projects
  Schedule and supervise a team of work-study students. Prepare studios and resources for program events. Directly support fashion design team planning admissions events, exhibitions, fashion shows, photo shoots, and special initiatives.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Strong knowledge of industrial sewing and specialty machines, and basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in professional apparel construction techniques, pattern drafting, draping, and textile applications.

• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and flexibility to respond to changing priorities, deadlines, and event-based demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to support instructional and program needs.
• Excellent organizational skills in managing studio supplies, equipment, and resources, including ordering, and space utilization.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

AND

Experience:

• Three years of professional experience in industrial apparel production, including garment construction and use of industrial sewing equipment.

Additional Information

• Word
• Excel

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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