Specialist Technician (L&T) 3D Animation and Visualisation

The opportunity

We are excited to announce a great opportunity to join our technical team at Wimbledon College of Arts (WCA), UAL (University of the Arts London) and make a valuable contribution to our exceptional teaching and learning facilities.

WCA provides a rich, visionary and state-of-the-art environment where performers, designers and creative technologists can collaborate and explore performance in all its guises, whilst bringing to life extraordinary work.

In response to our growing number of students and their ambitions, we are expanding our technical department. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to appoint a specialist technician that can bring to Wimbledon advanced knowledge and extensive professional experience, whilst equipped with enthusiastic, reassuring and inclusive soft skills indispensable to support our students’ journey.

As specialist technician on the BA Art Direction and Visual Effects course (currently known as Production Arts for Screen) you’ll be responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance and advice in design and digital production skills aimed at creating the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.

Technicians are an integral part of the realisation of students’ work: their knowledge and experience of industry not only enables students to realise their most professional standard of work here at WCA, but it also prepares them for a smooth transition into their working life.

About you

We’re seeking a versatile and experienced digital design specialist with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art, Design or Performance or relevant subject area and/or significant experience in a similar technical role, either in industry or education or ideally both.

It is desirable for you to have experience in delivering technical workshops encompassing digital design from inception through to realisation. Proficiency in digital 3D software packages and visualisation software/hardware is crucial. A good working knowledge in Information Technology (IT) processes and solutions aimed at managing PCs within an IT network are highly desirable. Also highly desirable are knowledge and experience of working with Virtual Reality (VR), Motion Capture and Green Screen technologies. A willingness to upskill is essential. You should possess excellent creative abilities in interpreting students’ ideas and suggesting solutions for their realisation as well as demonstrating competence in concept development for Animation, Visual Effects (VFX) or Games design.

Additionally, you should possess effective and adaptable communication skills, a good working knowledge of IT packages and the ability to manage technical resources efficiently.

Your professional competence, guidance, and advice will play an instrumental role in supporting students with their projects. It will be vital for you to remain updated about digital technology, whilst introducing innovative ideas and workshops to enrich the overall student journey.

By bringing your technical expertise, passion for teaching and learning and collaborative mindset to the role, you’ll contribute to creating a safe, accessible and enriching environment for students at WCA, ensuring their journey with us is second to none.

The interview date is 17 April 2025.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Freddie Lippi at f.lippi@csm.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at 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.