Creative Code Specialist Technician (T+L)

The opportunity

This new role at the London College of Communication provides a wonderful opportunity to join the Prototype, Image and Code Technical Team and provide specialist technical support in the area of programming within a variety of courses across the college. 

Collaborating with technicians and academics from around the college, you will be instrumental in delivering the best support and experience for our students, ensuring they are trained in the innovative and pragmatic use of programming skills to realise projects and prototypes for interactive, audio, visual and kinetic experiences. 

The role will also involve developing and leading inductions/workshops, supporting students with projects and exhibitions and working with academics to enhance the use and understanding of programming in an art and design context. 

About you

You will have experience using a variety of programming languages, platforms, tools and techniques within industry, education or creative practice. It is essential that you have an understanding of programming applied in a variety of problem domains such as development of interfaces, visualisations, games, installations, networked and mobile software. 

Above all we are looking for a creative and motivated individual who can add to a growing and increasingly important team at the college. We would expect high levels of technical competence and a dedication to personal development in technical areas.

If you have any general queries please contact Lesley Wilkins, Staffing Administrator, email lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk.or Telephone: 020 7514 7985.

Appointment to this role will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s).

At UAL, everyone's identity matters. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all our diverse students, staff, and the creative and cultural sector partners with whom we engage. We aim to take every opportunity to progress equality and diversity, and celebrate the enrichment this brings to our community. 

Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. 

The London College of Communication (LCC) is a world leader in media and design courses, preparing students for careers in the creative industries. From photography, film and animation, to sound arts and graphic, interactive and spatial design, we offer courses in a huge range of areas. Our outstanding technical provision is one of our USPs. Working with a highly talented group of technicians, you will help to develop these exceptional services even further.

Our culture