Printmaking Support Technician

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The opportunity

If you are a skilled creative with a passion for print and design, ready to support a diverse range of talented individuals, this is an exciting opportunity to join the London College of Communication (LCC) Letterpress team.

Our Printmaking department is an integral part of a larger print and design team, offering purpose-built workshops that specialise in various printing techniques, including Relief Printing, Intaglio Printing, Lithographic Printing, Screen Printing, Book Arts, and Letterpress.

As a Printmaking Support Technician, you will support the specialist technicians in delivering printmaking inductions and workshops covering intaglio, lithography, relief, digital pre-production, and general administrative duties. Providing technical support, guidance, and advice to a diverse group of students hailing from different schools, courses, and backgrounds, you will play a pivotal role in granting LCC students access to an extensive array of technical resources, fostering the acquisition of printing techniques while ensuring the safe and effective management of resources.

LCC is enjoying significant growth and transformation as we prepare to move to our new cutting-edge London Campus in 2026 and you will play an important role in helping to influence and shape its development.

About you

Educated to degree level or the equivalent related to a print specialism, we are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with a wide range of printmaking skills. Experience in supporting customers and stakeholders in a creative environment is key, along with a solid understanding of Health & Safety management within a technical area.

Effective communication is key, and you should be adept at explaining complex information clearly, imparting skills and knowledge to students, academics, and technical staff.

At LCC, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our technical staff. If there are any aspects of the role you may require training in, we will provide the necessary resources to support your continuous growth.

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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