Specialist Technician – Moving Image and Photography

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about photography, filmmaking, and supporting the next generation of creatives? London College of Fashion (LCF) is seeking a skilled Specialist Technician to join our technical team, playing a key role in supporting students and staff within the photography and moving image subject area.

As a Specialist Technician, you will provide professional advice, guidance and teaching in photography, lighting design, editing for still and moving images, audio recording, animation/VFX and lens-based media practices.

You will work closely with students, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them develop their proficiency across a range of highly specialised techniques, production methods, and technology.

You will also support the day-to-day running of specialist facilities within the College, such as darkrooms and studios, ensuring equipment is maintained and studios are well-equipped for use by students and staff.

This is a unique opportunity to further your career in a warm and welcoming environment, helping to develop technical learning at one of the world’s leading fashion education institutions.

About You
You will hold a relevant qualification (or equivalent industry experience) in the field of photography and moving image, and have extensive knowledge of film making, photography, lighting and editing for still and moving image.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in film, TV, or still image production, who has practical experience with high-end professional equipment. Proficiency across a range of platforms, including Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve is essential.

Additionally, you will also demonstrate forward-thinking studio and location-based practices, as well as expertise in presenting and showcasing digital and physical work.

We are UAL
UAL generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we’re a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 15^th June 2025, 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 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.

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