Central Saint Martins is seeking a Specialist Technician to provide professional technical expertise, guidance and knowledge relating to 3D capture, scanning and photogrammetry to support teaching, research and commercial activities.

CSM is a pioneering world leader in art and design education. With digital making technology constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. The Capture Lab technical resource provides technical support to students from a range of subject areas that include, Graphic and Communication Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Architecture, Product Design, Performance, Curation and Criticism.

You will contribute critical input to student concept and expressive/creative intention, including giving feedback to students and contributing to student formative assessments, providing support for student learning, informal and formal training and instruction. You will not only bring key skills with you but will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a wide range of technical workshops.

This post is largely a flexible role and you will work to a structured roster over the course of the year.

If you wish to look around the CSM campus and ask any questions, we have arranged tours on the following dates, meeting at the College reception:

• 2pm, Wednesday 31 August
• 10am, Friday 9 September

If you wish to book in for the tour, please email [email protected] with your full name and preferred date.

Why join us?

University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Your profile

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated person who can contribute to the technological development of the department. You should have a qualification within the relevant area (i.e., Art and Design) or have industry experience in an area related to 3D digital making.

The successful applicant will have knowledge of 3D Visualisation:

• Workflows related to 3D, (VR, Animation, CAD) and the gaps in between these areas such as the use of Digital 3D in Fine Art and Fashion, or designing for the Metaverse for example
• Using key specialist software packages such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Adobe Substance, or any other necessary tools

Other Specialist knowledge of:

• 3D Animation, VR or CAD workflows
• 3D Capture workflows, 3D scanning or photogrammetry
• 3D Fabrication workflows

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

If you have any queries, please contact the CSM Resourcing Team on 0207 514 7885 or email [email protected].

To apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 13 September 2022 23:55.

UAL welcomes 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.