Specialist Technician Digital Media (Physical Computing)

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Digital Media team. We work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. The Digital Media technical resource provides technical support to students from a range of subject areas that include, Graphic and Communication Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Architecture, Product Design, Curating and Criticism. 

You will create and deliver workshops and provide technical support for day-to-day operation of resources linked to the delivery of Physical Computing practices. You will play an integral part of the technical team, contributing your experience working in Physical Computing, Programming and Coding. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a wide range of technical workshops. This post is largely a flexible role and you will work to a structured roster over the course of the year.

Your role will encompass communicating with staff and students across the college and ensure access to up-to-date and accurate information for students, academics, fellow technicians and other university staff.

About you

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated person who can contribute to the technological development of the department. You should have a qualification within the relevant area (ie Art, Design, Engineering) or have relevant industry experience in an area related to digital making. Candidates should have an interest in contemporary questions of computing in the arts and relish the challenge of supporting a diverse range of talented and renowned academics. 

The successful applicant will have knowledge of –

Physical Computing:

– Arduino, Raspberry Pi and other electronic prototyping platforms (essential)

– Electronics (essential)

– Programming languages such as C/C++/Python (essential)

 

Other Specialist knowledge of:

– Multi-platform deployment skills (e.g. Smartphone, iPhone & iPad) (desirable)

– TouchDesigner (desirable)

– Machine Learning/AI (desirable)

– Robotics (desirable)

  

Applicants are welcome to provide a link to an online portfolio of work as part of the application process. 

We are looking for someone who is a good communicator and enthusiastic about imparting knowledge to students. You will need to be confident in explaining technical information clearly to people with varying abilities in the context of art and design education. 

If there are any aspects of the role that you may require training in, then this will be provided. CSM is committed to the personal development of its technical staff.

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. If you have any queries about this role, please contact the CSM Resourcing Team on: 0207 514 8793 or email: jobenquiries@csm.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.

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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