Specialist Technician (L&T) 3D Workshops – Mould Making (Casting, Foundry & Ceramics)

The opportunity

Do you enjoy working with gooey-goopey materials in a controlled way to make cool and complex things?  Do you love teaching people how to make things? We are looking for someone whose primary skills are in casting and mould making to work in our wider 3D workshops team. Your skills will reflect contemporary and traditional mold making practices within a Fine Art and Design context.

Moulds will be used for a variety of end processes and products which include ceramics, bronze, plaster polymers, silicone and other rubbers etc…  We'd love you to help us work with sustainable materials and safe processes. This role works across a few resources and work alongside the resident technicians within those spaces.  Therefore, strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Your profile

The scheduled interview date is 17th January 2025.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Jonathan Armistead, Technical Operations Manager 3D Workshops / j.c.armistead@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 at 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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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.

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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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