"Texspace Print" Workshop Employee

Where will you be working?

With over 4,000 students, HKU is the largest university of the arts in the Netherlands and one of the largest educational institutions in Europe focused on art, culture, and the creative industries. HKU offers a wide range of programs across nine schools. 

HKU exists because creating art offers new perspectives, inspires thought-provoking interactions, and thereby gives shape and meaning to society and the challenges it faces. Our HKU campuses feature professional studios where students bring their ideas to life under the guidance of studio staff.

The “Texspace” Textile Workshop is located on the IBB-laan campus and consists of two production areas: Texspace Print and Texspace Construction. Students from various HKU programs can carry out (interdisciplinary) textile projects here. At Texspace Print, the focus is on textile processing. Students can experiment with various analog and digital printing and dyeing techniques, such as screen printing, sublimation, foil printing, block printing, cyanotype, and batik. They can also dye fabric, make their own inks (using natural pigments), cut-and-plot, and tufting.

What are you going to do?

• You will guide students through their creative and learning process at Texspace Print
• You provide instructions and introductions so that students can get started with the right skills
• Together with your colleagues, you will ensure that materials are ordered in a timely manner and that the machines are maintained
• You will contribute to making the workshop more sustainable and to implementing innovative work methods
• Your workday is on Friday

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a college-level education and way of thinking, an interest in art education, and experience working with students
• You have experience in the field (art, education, or a combination of the two)
• You have extensive experience with screen printing and painting and printing techniques in general
• You can work with graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• You are able to monitor students' creative processes and encourage hands-on research
• You have a strong sense of responsibility, can assess risks, and prioritize safety in the workplace
• You are approachable and help create a positive atmosphere in the workshop, where students feel free to work in their own way.

 What do we offer?

• In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education, the gross monthly salary for full-time employment is in pay scale 8 (€3,234 to €4,377);
• Vacation pay (8%) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance;
• Time and resources to support your professional development, well-being, and long-term employability;
• A good pension plan, commuting allowance, parental leave, and much more.

Would you like more information and/or to apply?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Simon Burer, Head/Coordinator of the IBB and Pastoe workshops, at simon.burer@hku.nl. Please use this email address exclusively for asking questions.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, November 5. The first round of interviews will take place during the week of November 9.

This position is being advertised both internally and externally. In our selection process, we recognize the value that diversity brings to our organization. We do not welcome unsolicited recruitment efforts regarding this position.