Lead Specialist (T&L) Technician Painting Methods and Materials

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The opportunity

Camberwell College of Arts is seeking to appoint a Lead Specialist Technician to provide student facing professional technical expertise, guidance and knowledge within the subject specialism of fine art/painting.

You will support and supervise learning activities to enable students to identify and learn appropriate painting methods and techniques and use materials, resources and equipment for experimentation and research to meet their learning outcomes.

You will also assist in the delivery of technical support within the wider technical team and contribute critical input to student concept and expressive/creative intention, including giving feedback to students and contributing to student formative assessments.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience working within creative higher education and an understanding of technical theory within the subject of Painting. Educated to degree level in a relevant art, design or performance subject, and/or with industry level qualifications or certification, you will be able to demonstrate a strong background in fine art/painting, an understanding of its technical processes as well as surface preparation and accompanying materials.

You will also have an excellent working knowledge of studio culture and the strong organisation and coordination skills required to enable efficient and effective studio delivery. Demonstrable practical knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Risk Assessment and safe working practices is equally important.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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