Specialist Technician Digital Reprographics

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The opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled Specialist Technician – Digital Reprographics to join our Digital Print technical team at London College of Communication (LCC).

This role demands a high level of specialist skills to work within our technical team, supporting courses across the Design, Screen and Media schools.

You’ll be required to operate the press from day one without undertaking extensive training. Day-to-day duties will include maintaining printers, logging and printing student work and assisting students on a one-to-one basis, solving specific formatting issues and assisting with creative output. You’ll also be expected to lead student inductions and workshops, focusing on image reproduction and design software.

LCC is enjoying significant growth and transformation as we prepare to move to our new cutting-edge London campus in 2027 and you’ll play an important role in helping to influence and shape its development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Operating and managing commercial printing equipment independently.

· Collaborating with staff, students, and internal teams to ensure timely, high-quality print projects.

· Using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to prepare and edit print materials.

· Troubleshooting and resolving print issues quickly to maintain tight deadlines.

· Providing excellent customer service and/or student experience in a dynamic, high-pressure, education setting.

About you

You’ll ideally have an Art and Design degree level qualification. A postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice in Art, Design and Communication is also desirable.

You’ll need considerable experience of operating a Xerox V180/V280 Digital Press (or similar) in a customer facing commercial or education environment.

You’ll have considerable experience of working with printing equipment and will have worked extensively in the reprographics and print industry.

Above all we’re looking for a motivated, creative individual to join a growing, dynamic and inclusive team at the college. We would expect high levels of technical competence and a dedication to personal development.

You’ll also need the following:

· Considerable experience as a print technician in a customer-facing or education environment.

· Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.

· Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

· Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

· PGCert or equivalent (desirable)

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Deyka Hassan, Resourcing Assistant, lcc.jobs@lcc.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.

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