Printmaking Support Technician

The opportunityIf you are a skilled creative with a passion for print and design, ready to support a diverse range of talented individuals, this is an exciting opportunity to join the London College of Communication (LCC) Letterpress team. Our Printmaking department is an integral part of a larger print and design team, offering purpose-built workshops that specialise in various printing techniques, including Relief Printing, Intaglio Printing, Lithographic Printing, Screen Printing, Book Arts, and Letterpress. As a Printmaking Support Technician, you will support the specialist technicians in delivering printmaking inductions and workshops covering intaglio, lithography, relief, digital pre-production, and general administrative duties. Providing technical support, guidance, and advice to a diverse group of students hailing from different schools, courses, and backgrounds, you will play a pivotal role in granting LCC students access to an extensive array of technical resources, fostering the acquisition of printing techniques while ensuring the safe and effective management of resources. LCC is enjoying significant growth and transformation as we prepare to move to our new cutting-edge London Campus in 2026 and you will play an important role in helping to influence and shape its development. About youEducated to degree level or the equivalent related to a print specialism, we are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with a wide range of printmaking skills. Experience in supporting customers and stakeholders in a creative environment is key, along with a solid understanding of Health & Safety management within a technical area. Effective communication is key, and you should be adept at explaining complex information clearly, imparting skills and knowledge to students, academics, and technical staff. At LCC, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our technical staff. If there are any aspects of the role you may require training in, we will provide the necessary resources to support your continuous growth. We are UALUniversity of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of 6 renowned colleges and is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries. We are proud of our international student and staff community and are committed to ensuring that the University offers an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone; a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date for applications: 1 February 2024 at 23:55. If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985. Our cultureUAL 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.