Programme Studio Manager – Graphic Design

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London presents a unique and dynamic opportunity for a creative Studio Manager to become an integral part of our community at Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon Colleges. Step into a pivotal role within our Graphic Design programme and help shape the future of creative education.

As a core member of our Programme Team, you will be vital in enabling the safe and efficient practical delivery of technical and creative activities within our studios and workshops. Your specialist expertise in Design will help to facilitate our Graphic Design students’ development as technically aware practitioners, whilst respecting their primary identity as designers, creators and makers.

Working closely with the Programme Director, you will also ensure effective technical resource arrangements and progressive working relationships are in place. You will line manage and support a team of Specialist and Support Technicians, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support.

Your expertise and insights will contribute to the continual development of technical resources and learning activities, creating a positive and inclusive experience for both students and staff within a nurturing learning environment.

About you

We are seeking a talented and creative individual, holding a BA in an Art, Design or related field, or with equivalent industry level qualifications. You will possess specialist knowledge and proven experience relevant to the Graphic Design programme, including demonstrable knowledge with tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Web Coding (P5).

Excellent working knowledge of studio culture and contemporary design practices and technologies, alongside strong organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective use of technical resources will also be key to this role.

Familiarity with the Higher Education environment, academic cycles, and contemporary pedagogic practices is also desirable. As a leader, you should be able to motivate and guide your team effectively, setting clear objectives and managing performance.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 11th September 2023.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Richard Barton, Deputy Head of Technical Resources at r.h.barton@arts.ac.uk.

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

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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