Applications are invited to apply on the following post 2.2 Department of Art Design and Technology Education 2.2.1 Technicians (4 Posts) 2.2.1.2 Design Originator ( Machinist ) (1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
• Creates original designs for knitwear products, such as sweaters, jerseys, and scarves. • Develops and sketches design concepts, considering factors like fashion trends, customer preferences, and production feasibility. • Select yarns, colours, and textures to create unique and appealing designs. • Creates technical specifications and patterns of designs. • Collaborates with the production team to ensure accurate interpretation of designs. • Stays up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity to continuously improve design skills. • May supervise a team of machinists and finishers. • Must be able to supervise and guide students as they do assigned projects and forge strong links with industry in line with the expectations of the Education 5.0 philosophy and University of Zimbabwe’s Strategic Plan.
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Qualifications and Experience
-A Certificate in Graphic Designing or an acceptable equivalent. • At least 1 year experiance in knitwear design origination and production. • Preference will be given to applicants with a very strong experience in industry.
How to Apply
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants will be required to follow the following application procedure: 1. Completion of an application form through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVz6x4aD79HypqAMg62j6SNcMpagT82QesJi x9vemtBA3RoA/viewform?usp=header
2. After completing the Application Form on the above link, applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 123, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar Human Capital Management University of Zimbabwe P.O Box MP 167 HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is 14 March 2025.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
