Web and Creative Coding Specialist Technician

The opportunity

Join a multi-disciplinary team of specialists supporting art and design students to develop their skills in physical computing.

The Creative Technology Lab is a purpose-built space at the London College of Communication where students can access staff expertise and the latest specialist equipment. The Creative Technology Lab team specialises in supporting emerging technologies, including physical computing, creative coding, machine learning, VR, AR and web development.

You will work with a diverse range of students from across the college, including those from BA (Hons) User Experience Design, MA User Experience Design and MA Data Visualisation.

Drawing upon your extensive knowledge and experience, you will help students develop art and design projects using suitable technologies, from concept to exhibition installation. You will support student learning in subjects such as web development, creative coding and UI/UX development, and empower them to develop a broad range of technical skills.

About you

You will have a relevant qualification and/or considerable experience in a relevant industry, and strong knowledge of full stack web development technologies, processes and techniques, demonstrated in your existing portfolio of work. You will have some experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring or demonstration/presentation in some capacity. Knowledge of related areas such as VR/AR, physical computing, game development is desirable but not essential.

You will be capable of working with technicians and academics in the college to develop and deliver innovative, inclusive teaching to support students of all skill levels and abilities. You will be comfortable researching and experimenting with new technologies, and willing to develop competencies in areas outside of your core expertise with appropriate support. You will be a creative and motivated individual who is able to work effectively as part of a team.

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

Closing date: 12 August 2021 23:55

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

What we offer

We are UAL

London College of Communication is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education. With the communications sector constantly evolving at a rapid speed, 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. Our course provision reflects the breadth of expertise housed within the most diverse creative agency including: journalism, advertising, PR and publishing; photography; film, television and sound; communications and media; graphic communication; spatial communication; design cultures; and interactive and visual communication. 

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