Specialist Technician (L&T) 3D Workshops - Digital Fabrication

The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking a Specialist Technician to join our team at Camberwell College of Arts. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experiences of our students and contribute to their creative journeys.

In this role, you will provide invaluable technical expertise, guidance, and advice, playing a vital role in the delivery of learning activities within our 3D workshops. You will support day-to-day operational needs, ensuring the smooth running of equipment and the workshop space. Drawing upon your specialist knowledge, you will empower students to explore and utilise the digital fabrication resources available, both independently and supervised.

As an integral member of our team, you will actively engage with technical teaching and the delivery of relevant technical expertise to foster the creative and expressive intentions of our students within our studios and workshops. Your contributions will include providing feedback to students and contributing to their informal formative assessments, all while aligning with the learning outcomes of the subject ethos or course narrative.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will possess a strong academic background, holding qualifications to at least BA level in either Art, Design, or Performance. Alternatively, industry equivalent qualifications, experience, or certifications that demonstrate your level of technical knowledge will be required for the role. You will provide experience of 3D printing, Laser cutting and/or CNC processes including file preparation and file repair. Familiarity with working in an HE environment and awareness of current pedagogic practice will be highly valued.

You must also demonstrate extensive technical knowledge of digital fabrications processes, including an understanding of digital design software (both 2D and 3D). Excellent communication skills will be essential as you collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners, along with an ability to inspire and motivate students. In addition to this, you will demonstrate an ability to actively contribute to learning activities such as group skills sessions, and will be capable of creating learning resources such as hand outs and online content.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in early August 2023.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Aruna Dhinakaran, Resourcing Assistant at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

We are UAL

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality.

Wimbledon College of Arts is a prestigious establishment with a track record of teaching and nurturing impressive talent. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfill their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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