Interim Support Technician Graphic Design Studios

The opportunity

Do you have a passion for Graphic Design and want to help our current cohort of students on their journey to develop practical, employment, digital, creative and problem-solving skills as part of a team of technical staff, the academic team and other specialists and practitioners?

We are looking for two Support Technicians to assist across our Graphic Design Studios, one be based at Camberwell Colleges of Arts and one at Chelsea College of Arts -  

• Preparing studios and spaces at the start of each day, and re-setting them at the end of each day, as well as configuring them for specific teaching workshops and sessions
• Supporting lead and specialist technicians in the delivery of technical teaching (software, making, printing (laser, inkjet, RISO, large format & 3D) and lens based activity)
• Monitoring activity and ensuring students are working safely and using tools, machinery and equipment in an effective and appropriate way
• Managing consumables, equipment maintenance, technical issues and challenges (supported by specialist teams and departments)
• Providing advice and support on the use of Adobe Creative Cloud apps
• Helping to plan, prepare, assemble and dismantle exhibitions & shows
• Managing bookings of & scheduling access to equipment
• Establishing and encouraging a culture of ‘best practice’ in the Studios

Technicians are an integral part of the realisation of students’ work: their knowledge and experience enable students to experiment and learn about traditional making techniques and how they relate to inform today’s methods, processes and practices of communication.

About you

You will need a relevant qualification in art or design, or equivalent industry experience, as well as a good understanding of graphic design practice. Knowledge of analogue, digital and practical making, printing and production is also essential. You will need to be familiar with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator (so you can assist students in trouble shooting and ensuring they can follow taught sessions) and understand the technicalities of lens based photo and video production.

Knowledge of health and safety policy would be helpful, as would previous experience of working in a Higher Education environment.

The more knowledge you have about printing the better as you will be helping students produce outputs on laser printers, inkjet printers, large format printers, RISO printers and 3D printers, and could also be assisting with traditional methods such as screen printing, transfer printing, bookbinding and book arts.

You should possess effective and adaptable communication skills, a good working knowledge of Mac OS & Windows operating systems, and the ability to manage calendars, planning tools and engage in effective timetabling. 

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

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.