Specialist Finishing 3D Technical Demonstrator

Part-time: 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week)

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The School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD) at London Metropolitan University is internationally recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and unique interdisciplinary opportunities.

Learning through practice, playing with process and working with clients, students at AAD gain real world experience in both individual and collaborative projects, engaging with professionals, communities and companies.

There is a strong emphasis in our studios on socially engaged architecture, art and design applied to both local and global contexts, and many projects focus on London.

Our central London location also gives easy access to the creative and cultural hub which surrounds the Aldgate campus.

ABOUT THE POST

The School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD) is recruiting a Specialist Finishing 3D Technical Demonstrator to work in the area of surface coatings to support students across the range of courses we have in the School to maintain a high level of professional and quality output to student projects. You will have ability to provide practical demonstrations for a range of skill levels, giving advice and support on all aspects of traditional and modern surface coating and processes such as veneering and wood laminating.

You will be an expert in using a wide range of specialist Finishing equipment, materials, processes and techniques for surface coating. This will range from Conventional spray application through to the use of electrostatic powder coating and industrial curing ovens. You will also have specialist skills in the use and application of wood veneering.

Working with academic teams, you will integrate your specialist expertise in the area to the academic programmes of courses such as Fine Art, Furniture and Product Design, Architecture and Interior Design, as well as supporting students on other courses in the School.

The post holder will proactively manage the effective and efficient running of the Finishing facilities in the School, support the realisation of student coursework. Maintaining adequate inventory, repair and maintenance service systems for equipment and materials.  

You will have a positive and proactive approach to your work and form productive working relationships with the make.WORKS technical team, the School and more widely across the University. You will be a committed team player and your ability to work as part of a team and closely with other technical staff in the area of surface coatings is essential. This role requires flexible working.

Ref: 22AAD0202

Closing Date: 5 September 2022

Interviews due to be held in mid-September

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