Specialist Technician 3D Workshops - Cross Disciplinary

The opportunity 

Are you a talented, creative individual with skills in metalwork, digital fabrication, and woodwork? We are looking for a Specialist Technician to provide essential workshop support to students at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Art.

As a Specialist Technician, you will help students build puppets, props, costumes, sets and more, drawing on your strong professional expertise to deliver support for student learning, informal and formal training and instruction.

In addition to this, you will assume responsibility for and oversee the daily running of specific areas and facilities within the College, ensuring the safe and effective use of equipment and facilities in these areas. Our workshops are equipped to make almost anything, and we are always adapting to make room for new techniques.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further your skills and experience at a leading arts institution, whilst working with a well-established team, who all have a broad range of knowledge and their own specialisms.

About you

You will be a brilliant maker and an excellent teacher, who can adapt on the spot to a specific student need or design brief.

You will possess a BA in a relevant field AND/OR have extensive experience in a professional commercial enterprise which relates to fabrication, sculpture, costume, puppetry or props.

Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Jonathan Armistead, Technical Operations Manager 3D Workshops / j.c.armistead@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Adviser at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 18^th March 2025, 23:55.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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