Job Description

University of the Arts London presents a unique and dynamic opportunity for a creative Studio Manager to become an integral part of our community at Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon Colleges. Step into a pivotal role within our Graphic Design programme and help shape the future of creative education.

As a core member of our Programme Team, you will be vital in enabling the safe and efficient practical delivery of technical and creative activities within our studios and workshops. Your specialist expertise in Design will help to facilitate our Graphic Design students\' development as technically aware practitioners, whilst respecting their primary identity as designers, creators and makers.

Working closely with the Programme Director, you will also ensure effective technical resource arrangements and progressive working relationships are in place. You will line manage and support a team of Specialist and Support Technicians, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support.

Your expertise and insights will contribute to the continual development of technical resources and learning activities, creating a positive and inclusive experience for both students and staff within a nurturing learning environment.

About you

We are seeking a talented and creative individual, holding a BA in an Art, Design or related field, or with equivalent industry level qualifications. You will possess specialist knowledge and proven experience relevant to the Graphic Design programme, including demonstrable knowledge with tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Web Coding (P5).

Excellent working knowledge of studio culture and contemporary design practices and technologies, alongside strong organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective use of technical resources will also be key to this role.

Familiarity with the Higher Education environment, academic cycles, and contemporary pedagogic practices is also desirable. As a leader, you should be able to motivate and guide your team effectively, setting clear objectives and managing performance.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 11th September 2023.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Richard Barton, Deputy Head of Technical Resources at r.h.barton@arts.ac.uk.

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

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.

In 2022, we launched our new 10-year strategy, \'The world needs creativity\'. Our strategy has three Guiding Policies. We identified the challenges and opportunities that are most important to UAL and our future and the guiding policies are our response to each of these issues in turn. Creativity is a skill vital across the economy and society. In today\'s knowledge economy, this will become increasingly so.

To give our students the skills they need, we must change the way we teach and deliver a rich and rewarding student experience. By doing so, in partnership with our staff and students, we will ensure our students are equipped to work in sectors beyond the creative industries. Our students will have the careers they want, the economy will have the creative skills it needs, and we will build a better world.

Our culture

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.

We are a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion and in 2022 achieved a Gold Award in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, helping us to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued and included at work. We are a member of the Race Equality Charter (REC), to help us reduce barriers that negatively impact Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff and students. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and a member of the Business Disability Forum, which help us to recruit, retain, develop and improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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