Technician: Digital Design and Creative Technologies

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

The College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries (DCDI) at the University of Westminster is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for a Digital Design and Creative Technologist. Our college is dedicated to leading the integration of technology within creative disciplines.

As a Digital Design and Creative Technology Technician, you will support the daily activities of our digital team, providing high-quality technical services to students and staff. You will work closely with other technicians to support courses in graphic design, illustration, motion design, and more. Your responsibilities include managing and supporting specialist software, running workshops, and maintaining digital workflows.

You will play a crucial role in guiding our students and staff through the use of advanced design tools and techniques across various disciplines. Whether assisting a media student with animation or supporting a fine arts project, your contribution will enhance the quality of our educational offerings. You will help maintain a collaborative and innovative environment, ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.

You are a skilled technician with a degree in a relevant field of Art & Design and substantial experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and other design applications. Your background includes training users, maintaining a safe working environment, and working collaboratively within a team. You are committed to continuous learning and passionate about fostering a creative and inclusive educational atmosphere.

We provide an exciting and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact. You will work with state-of-the-art technology, participate in professional development, and be part of a forward-thinking academic community. Join us as we expand and invest in new digital design technologies to support a wide range of creative disciplines.

If you are passionate about advancing digital design and supporting creative technologies, apply now. At the University of Westminster, we are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity.

For further inquiries or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Head Technician Abid Qayum via A.Qayum@westminster.ac.uk.

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply' above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too. 

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders. 

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 30 June 2024

Interviews are likely to be held on: 08 July 2024

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk 

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