Digital Making Technician

Faculty/Directorate

Kingston School of Art

School/Function

Faculty General

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Location of vacancy

Knights Park

Actual hours

37

Salary from

33,238.00

Salary to

37,599.00

Posted Date

04/02/2025

Closing Date

18/02/2025

Ref No

4393

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In this role, you'll be at the heart of Kingston School of Art's dynamic learning environment, operating and maintaining advanced fabrication equipment, including laser cutters, plotter cutters, and 3D printers. You'll work closely with students, guiding them in selecting the best materials and processes to bring their ideas to life, while ensuring safety and quality in every project. Working with our hackSpace and Digital Media Workshop teams, you'll help foster a vibrant culture that supports ambitious ideas and pushes creative boundaries. This position aligns with Kingston University's Town House Strategy, emphasising future skills development and a progressive educational model that combines technical expertise with in-demand professional attributes.

We're seeking a skilled, tech-savvy professional who's not only experienced with 2D and 3D design but also enthusiastic about expanding their understanding of material processes. You should have hands-on expertise with equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, and plotter cutters, and be eager to share your knowledge and guide students on their creative journeys. We're looking for someone who values safe and efficient practices and is excited to foster a culture of exploration and innovation within the Kingston School of Art.

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK's leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching - providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until July 2025 with a starting salary of £33,238 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 21st February 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sebastian Oglecki, Technical Resources Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now'. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email [email protected] or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.