Studio Manager Graphics

The opportunity

Do you enjoy working in a creative educational environment, supporting others to develop their skills, confidence and curiosity? We are looking for someone who brings initiative, care and a collaborative approach to shaping spaces where students feel able to experiment and explore.

The Graphics Programme spans undergraduate and postgraduate study across Camberwell and Chelsea Colleges of Art. Each course has its own direction, ways of thinking and creative focus, ranging from visual experimentation and print processes to digital practice, communication and research-led design. Together, they form a connected studio community where students learn through making, discussion and shared practice.

As Studio Manager, you will help shape the technical delivery that supports this environment. You’ll lead and line manage a small technical team, coordinating day-to-day operations, planning resources, and ensuring our studios and maker spaces are welcoming, well-resourced and safely run. Liaising with the University’s IT team, you will also ensure that our digital facilities, including software and hardware, meets the evolving needs of our Graphic Design curriculum.

Working across the Millbank and Peckham Road sites, you will collaborate closely with academic teams and technical colleagues to support students in their practical development and contribute to a positive, open and inclusive studio culture. If you feel you have the skill, energy and knowledge to make a difference we would love to read your application.

About you

You will bring a relevant qualification or equivalent experience in art and design, together with proven expertise in managing people, spaces and resources. A strong understanding of graphic design within a teaching and learning context is essential, as is familiarity with both traditional and emerging digital technologies. A strong knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation, excellent communication skills and a well-organised, proactive approach to your work will also be key to your success.

This is an exciting chance to combine technical leadership with creative design skills, helping to shape our learning environments for the next generation of designers.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Richard Barton / r.h.barton@arts.ac.uk.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require 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:

▪ 34 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.