Specialist Technician (L&T) Design & Prototyping

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about technology and helping design students bring their ideas to life? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our Technical Resources team, which supports students in the Design and Material Practices program. In this role, you’ll wear many hats! You’ll develop workshops and resources and provide technical expertise in three key areas: digital design, physical making, and product design. You’ll guide students on their design journey, helping them navigate development workflows that turn their ideas into prototypes. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll also play a key role in managing our makerspaces and other technical areas. This ensures these spaces effectively support a wide range of student needs, from teaching and learning to making, research, knowledge sharing, events, exhibitions, and more.

You’ll be a valuable source of information, providing data to studio managers and course leaders. Additionally, you’ll act as a point of contact for the technical resources team, ensuring everyone has access to accurate and up-to-date information.

About you

You are a creative person passionate about Product and Furniture design. Experience in a creative environment is essential. You should be proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., Fusion 360, Rhino) and rendering software (e.g., Keyshot, Twinmotion). We also value a comfort level with hand tools and expertise in digital fabrication methods. You’ll play a key role in keeping our studios running smoothly. This includes being able to support and maintain studio equipment and hand tools. Safety is our top priority, so a strong attention to detail and willingness to establish best practices is important. Training and development will be provided for any aspects of the role you may need to develop.

The scheduled interview date is 30/08/2024.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Nikos Nikiforos, Studio Manager Interior Futures / n.nikiforos@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Adviser 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.

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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