Technical Coordinator Print

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our technical team, leading and managing the Print cluster. With Printmaking, Digital Print, Publications, Letterpress and digital technology constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. The Print technical resource provides technical production support to students from a broad range of subject areas that can include, Fine Art, Graphic and Communication Design, Fashion Communication, Textiles & Jewellery, Industrial Design, Spatial Practices, external events and visiting companies.

Strong technical operational delivery is important. But what will make the difference is how you work with people and balance the needs of the academic programmes with technical resources available, forging collaborative relationships between academic and technical colleagues to ensure the best possible student experience. A solid technical background will be crucial as will experience of managing shared technical resources such as Print studio production hardware, health and safety, technical inductions.

You will provide specialist technical coordination responsible for the Print technical cluster including team line management of Specialist and Support Technicians. You will oversee and lead on the delivery of workshops and learning materials, contribute expertise and coordinate effective technical workshop support for printmaking, digital print, publications, Riso, and letterpress specialist equipment and processes. You will play an integral part of the technical team, contributing your experience in these fields and the latest emerging and digital production technologies. Your role will encompass professional applied experience in printmaking, print-production, and/or publication arts. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a wide range of technical workshops.

Your role will encompass communicating with stakeholders, acting as a lead point of contact for Print technical support, and ensuring access to up-to-date and accurate information for students, academics, fellow technicians and other university staff.

If you are interested in coming for a tour of our workshops on Wednesday 14th June at 3pm, please email Jess Kilpatrick: j.kilpatrick@csm.arts.ac.uk to register your interest. Jess will confirm the dates and times of the tours directly with you.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, dynamic, self-motivated person. Ideally a creative individual with a passion for printmaking, digital print production, publications, and letterpress technologies, who will relish the challenge of supporting a diverse range of talented and renowned academics.

We need someone who is a good communicator, able to explain complex information clearly, and with experience of leading technical and operational delivery gained through working in creative print industries and/or higher education. You should have a strong holistic knowledge of creative print and publication production and enthusiastic about imparting that knowledge to students.

You will have an holistic knowledge of techniques used for printmaking, digital print and publication production for making practices, including software and hardware operations. You will be proficient in some of the relevant Adobe software (Photoshop/InDesign), Fiery or equivalents.

If there are any aspects of the role that you may require training in, then this will be provided. CSM is committed to the personal development of its technical staff.

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

Questions about recruitment & application process can be addressed directly to the resourcing team on: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk

Questions for the Technical Managers about the role and appointment should be directed via Jess Kilpatrick on: j.kilpatrick@csm.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.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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