Interim Support Technician Graphic Design Studios

Vacancy ID

12117

College/Exec Group

Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges

Location

CCW - Peckham Road, London UK

Salary

£34,436 - £41,196 per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed Term

Hours

21

Apply by

19 November 2025, 11:55 pm

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.
Your profile
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
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.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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