Specialist Technician - Photography

Job Description

The Photography area comprises four studios, a digital post-production area, a 3D capture lab and a black and white darkroom. The team provides support for all students at CSM.As the post holder for this key position within the Photography Team, you willtake a leading role in delivering technical teaching and managing the day-to-day activities in the CSM Photography Technical facility including: Setting up and supporting studio shoots Supporting still life, copy stand and 3D capture studios/tables Providinga point of reference for students working in the traditional and digital darkrooms Creating printed and online resources to support teaching and learning Supporting students using blended teaching methods Contributing to the development of photography at CSMThepost holder will also take a lead role in a number of key areas including: Supporting the teams communication and organisational systems Running the Online Resource Booking system (ORB) for Photography and acting as a point of reference for ORB to Technicalcolleagues at CSM Handling requests from students and staff including timetabling / scheduling of teaching and learning activities Being responsible for the ordering of equipment, consumables and services using Agresso Working collaboratively with the TechnicalTeam and Technical Coordinator to ensure the effective use and monitoring of budgets Ensuring Health and Safety standards are met Monitoring and reducing the Carbon footprint of the facility Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplaceWhy chooseus Central Saint Martins is a world-leading centre for arts and design education. Its reputation stems from the creative energy of its staff and students and the stellar achievements of its graduates nationally and internationally. The nine programmes atCSM explore the boundaries of their discipline. Students and staff are continually alert to new ideas and are curious and restless in developing beyond the expected norms of their subject, so emerging work is at the forefront of its area. CSM sits at the heartof Londons creative scene, and of one of Europes most dynamic new culture and innovation quarters at Kings Cross, making the college increasingly important to Londons cultural life, and indicative of our general desire to open up CSM to as broad an audienceas possible.Your profileWere looking for a candidate who has an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or considerable relevant experience and an interest in the future evolution of photography as a medium.The successful candidate will have demonstrableexperience working in Photographic or Lens-Based technical facilities within an educational or professional environment or with suitable transferable skills. They should have advanced practical knowledge and hands-on experience in: Creative studio photographyand lighting DSLR use for still photography and video Digital image editing (Adobe Suite, Lightroom, CaptureOne etc) and publishing Film photography (including 35mm, medium and large format) and black & white darkroom processes Digital image processing i.e.Photoshop scripting, panoramic and 360 stitching and focus-stacking, 3D captureAs well as technical skills related to Photography, we are looking for someone who also has substantial experience developing material for online and blended learning environments,has experience working with, developing and supporting online booking systems and is comfortable managing consumable material budgets and capital expenditure. In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitmentto your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available. If you have any queries about this role please contact CSMs Staffing Team via email jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.ukForfurther details and to apply please click the apply button.Closing date: 10 August 2021 23:55.UAL 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 ourfull 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.