Studio Technical Associate

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level