Specialist Technician – Digital Media

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The opportunity

Central Saint Martins is seeking a Specialist Technician with expertise in digital creativity to join our innovative Digital Labs team. This part-time role involves providing technical support to students in our cutting-edge Digital Media facility.

 

Our facility features a variety of digital learning spaces including a Mixed Reality Lab, a state-of-the-art technology space for exploring the integration of virtual and physical environments; a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) computer suite, equipped with high-performance computers, and the Digital Media Lab, a technology-focused workspace where individuals can design, create, and build digital and physical prototypes using cutting-edge tools and technologies.

 

The Specialist Technician will play a vital role in delivering technical support and specialist knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud software, digital surface design, print design, pattern making, illustration and fabrication, video editing, post-production, and 3D workflows. Your contributions will include supporting the supervision of learning activities within the technical environment,

ensuring safe use and compliance with Health and Safety regulations and providing critical input on student concepts and creative intentions, offering feedback, and participating in student formative assessments.

 

About you

You will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or considerable experience in a technical role demonstrating graduate-equivalent skills. You should have experience in teaching and/or demonstrating techniques and workflows related to creative digital production.

 

Additionally, you must possess advanced practical knowledge and hands-on experience with all Adobe Creative Cloud software, including preparing digital files for textile and print making, 3D workflows (such as capture and drawing for fabrication like CNC and Laser cutting), film making, and post-production.

 

If you have a passion for digital creativity and are excited by the prospect of preparing our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future, we would love to hear from you.

 

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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