<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Footwear and Accessories Design Technologist C works with department staff to support faculty and students in educational classroom environments. This role involves demonstrating and overseeing the proper use of footwear, handbag, and millinery equipment while adhering to health and safety protocols. The technologist provides guidance in product pattern-making, sewing, and leather skiving, fostering a hands-on learning experience for students.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Work as part of a team of department staff to assist faculty and students with safe and appropriate handbag, footwear and millinery equipment and studio usage. </li><li>Assist faculty in the preparation and organization of course materials and equipment needed for classroom demonstrations. </li><li>Demonstrate and monitor proper and safe use of footwear, handbag and millinery equipment and materials. </li><li>Make routine repairs and adjustments to equipment as required and to ensure all footwear, handbag and millinery equipment is in working order. </li><li>Troubleshoot technical issues and assist students with pattern-making, sewing and skiving in the studio setting. </li><li>Maintain and inspect inventory of all tools and equipment in the footwear and accessories studios, including sewing machines, skiving machines, sanding machines, shoe lasts, hat blocks, and hand tools, research and recommend new and replacement tools, and obtain quotes for the purchase and repair of equipment and tools. </li><li>Oversee supervised labs to ensure that students operate equipment safely and follow best practices. </li><li>Ensure compliance with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety regarding hazardous chemicals and equipment use, plus maintain current Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and hazardous materials used in the studios. </li><li>Assist with student exhibitions, including the set up and take down of student work. </li></ul> <p>The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Footwear, Accessories, or a related field required. </li><li>3-5 years experience in footwear and accessories design or a related field. </li><li>Proficient in footwear and accessories design machine use. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and Adobe. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>5+ years experience in footwear and accessories design or a related field preferred. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of design principles and practices; mechanical systems and processes; communications, media, and the fine arts; education and training methods; and cultural and social contexts relevant to accessories design. </li><li>Strong instructional, active listening, and communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to support student learning and collaborate effectively with faculty and staff. </li><li>Demonstrated ability in active learning, critical thinking, and applying new information in dynamic academic and studio settings. </li><li>Effective time management, coordination, and judgment to manage studio operations, materials, and competing priorities. </li><li>Proficiency in identifying and resolving technical issues through deductive and inductive reasoning, spatial awareness, and creative problem-solving. </li><li>Experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and safe operation of tools and machinery used in accessories design and fabrication. </li><li>Comfortable working with numbers and measurements related to the role. </li><li>Commitment to creating inclusive learning environments, with sensitivity to differing backgrounds and learning needs. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>Salary: $39.17 per hour</p> <p>The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $39.17 per hour with step increments per Salary Schedule 91, after 24 months of service and annually thereafter.</p> <p>Work Schedule</p> <p>Days/Hours: M-F; 52 weeks per year; 17 hours per week; in person; work schedule subject to change based on class schedules and needs of the department.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.</p> <ul> <li>Retirement Plans </li><li>Health Care Plan and Dental Plan </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Commuter Benefit Plan </li><li>FIT Tuition Exemption Program </li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays) </li><li>4-day Summer Workweek </li><li>Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program </li></ul> <p>For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.</p> <p>Pay Equity by State Employers</p> <p>Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.</p> <p>Visa Sponsorship</p> <p>This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement</p> <p>FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.</p> <p>Annual Security Report</p> <p>The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Work Environment</p> <p>The working conditions for this position will be any combination of an office space, classroom, or lab with noise levels above average, with potential exposure to chemicals, machinery, and equipment requiring specialized training. This position will require the wear of common protective or safety equipment. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent bending or twisting, constant walking, occasional climbing, frequent pulling, pushing, and reaching, constant repetitive motions, frequently lifting up to 20 lbs., occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs., and constant use of hands to handle tools or controls.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover letter </li><li>Unofficial Transcript </li><li>A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses </li></ul> <p>Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.</p> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.</p> <p>Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.</p> <p>Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.</p>