Specialist Technician Web and Creative Code

The opportunity

Are you passionate about the convergence of screen-based code and physical interaction? We are seeking a versatile Specialist Technician to help our students bridge the gap between web interfaces and hardware mechatronics. In this role, you will work closely with the Physical Computing Technician to help students build connected projects using AI, generative visuals, and electronics. You will be instrumental in teaching others how to instruct code to move things in the real world and vice versa. 

Your daily work will involve delivering technical workshops that combine web technologies with hardware control. You will mentor students on project architecture, advising them on how to send data between microcontrollers, servers, and front end interfaces. Beyond coaching, you will collaborate with technical colleagues across our Digital, Biology, and 3D Make spaces to ensure software stacks communicate effectively with hardware mechanics while maintaining a safe lab environment. 

About you

The ideal candidate is proficient in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with experience using creative libraries like p5.js or Three.js. You should have experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 and a solid understanding of AI principles. A fundamental knowledge of actuators and sensors is essential for this post. If you enjoy solving hybrid technical challenges, apply today. 

We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce. We are aware that some underrepresented groups are typically less likely to apply unless they are confident that they meet all the criteria. With this in mind, we encourage you to reflect on your strengths and experience in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate. In all cases, we will select the best candidate for the role.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 31 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

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.

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 hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.