We are looking for a full-time employee for our TextileLab!

We are seeking a full-time employee for our TextileLab in Blönduós, Iceland.

Opened in 2021, the TextileLab is a makerspace offering digital tools and expertise to support textile research, experimentation, and innovation.

Main tasks and responsibilities in collaboration with our TextileLab manager:

• Studio management: Daily operations, maintenance, cleaning, and management of digital equipment, with a particular focus on laser cutting and 3D printing. Staff are also responsible for equipment related to weaving, knitting, embroidery, and felting.
• Guidance and training: Welcoming individuals, groups and students, providing technical assistance and regularly delivering workshops on the equipment.
• Innovation Support: Assisting entrepreneurs, artists and start-ups with project development and product innovation.
• Collaboration: Participating in national and international collaborative projects related to the Icelandic Textile Center.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong passion for textiles, innovation, technology and environmental sustainability.
• Technical education or other relevant qualifications for working in a digital fabrication lab.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to guide and support diverse groups.

Blönduós is a town in Northwest Iceland, 240 km from Reykjavík and 140 km from Akureyri. It offers excellent local services, including healthcare, schools, a great swimming pool and sports center. Surrounded by beautiful nature, the area is ideal for outdoor adventures.

A requirement for residency in the area is mandatory as the position requires significant on-site presence. The application deadline is December 18, 2026. The start date is by mutual agreement.

For further information about the position, please contact the Textile Center’s director, Elsa Arnardóttir: elsa@textilmidstod.is