Specialist Technician (Learning and Teaching) Digital Fabrication

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The opportunity

Do you possess knowledge and experience of digital making, production and fabrication? We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated technician to provide effective student support in 3D digital fabrication at London College of Fashion (LCF).

In this exciting role, you will support student learning via informal/formal training and instruction. Your professional expertise, guidance and advice will develop student proficiency with highly specialist techniques, production methods and technology. This will include delivering feedback to students through formative assessments, offering critical input to student concepts in relation to course learning outcomes.

In addition to this, you will be responsible for the daily running of the digital fabrication lab spaces and associated areas within the College, including the use and booking of specialist facilities within and without timetabled teaching sessions. You will also undertake planned maintenance and repairs, perform routine housekeeping activities and keep maintenance logs up to date.

You will also contribute to the planning and development of the digital fabrication area, as well as the identification of learning outcomes, including curriculum development, research, and commercial activities.

Please be aware the role will require regular evening work.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Tony Lall Chopra at t.lall-chopra@fashion.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

About you

Educated to degree level in 3D digital making or with the equivalent relevant experience, you will exhibit knowledge and experience of specialist digital making, CNC milling and cutting and other 3D production techniques, including the use of associated digital technologies and software.

You will possess experience within a similar Higher Education role, along with experience of teaching and/or demonstrating equipment and techniques relating to 3D.

You will also demonstrate knowledge of making specific to digital production, multi-disciplinary fabrication and digital plant environments, along with associated technical skills and a broad understanding of making in mixed materials.

Experience of producing induction/training material is also essential.

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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