Specialist Technician (Learning and Teaching) Moving Image and Photography

The opportunity

Are you passionate about photography, filmmaking, and supporting the next generation of creatives? London College of Fashion (LCF) is seeking a skilled Specialist Technician to join our technical team, playing a key role in supporting students and staff within the photography and moving image subject area.

As a Specialist Technician, you will provide professional advice, guidance and teaching in photography, lighting design, editing for still and moving images, audio recording, animation/VFX and lens-based media practices.

You will work closely with students, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them develop their proficiency across a range of highly specialised techniques, production methods, and technology.

You will also support the day-to-day running of specialist facilities within the College, such as darkrooms and studios, ensuring equipment is maintained and studios are well-equipped for use by students and staff.

This is a unique opportunity to further your career in a warm and welcoming environment, helping to develop technical learning at one of the world’s leading fashion education institutions.

Your profile

You will hold a relevant qualification (or equivalent industry experience) in the field of photography and moving image, and have extensive knowledge of film making, photography, lighting and editing for still and moving image.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in film, TV, or still image production, who has practical experience with high-end professional equipment. Proficiency across a range of platforms, including Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve is essential.

Additionally, you will also demonstrate forward-thinking studio and location-based practices, as well as expertise in presenting and showcasing digital and physical work.

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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