Photo Technician jobs in London SE18

The opportunity We’re seeking an experienced Specialist Technician (L&T) Creative Technologies and Production to join the Technical Team at Wimbledon College of Arts (WCA). This role will support innovative teaching, learning and creative production across a range of disciplines, helping students develop the technical, creative and professional skills needed for contemporary creative industries. Working collaboratively with academic and technical colleagues, you’ll provide specialist expertise, training and guidance across digital production practices, supporting students from concept development through to the realisation of ambitious creative projects. You’ll contribute to an inclusive learning environment where storytelling, performance, design and emerging technologies intersect. The role supports teaching across a range of programmes, including Diploma Storytelling, BA and MA Costume, BA Acting and Performance, and BA Technical Arts for Film and Theatre. You’ll work across specialist facilities including photography studios, sound recording spaces, digital editing suites and performance settings, helping students engage with industry-standard and emerging creative technologies. As part of the Technical Team, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and development of specialist digital production facilities and equipment. You’ll deliver technical demonstrations, workshops and one-to-one support across digital workflows including photography, cinematography, sound recording, editing, animation, projection, and experimental media practices. Your profile You’ll be an experienced technical practitioner with substantial knowledge of digital production, moving image, photography, sound and creative technologies. A degree in film production, digital media, photography, sound, animation, media arts or a related discipline, and/or significant professional experience, is essential. You’ll have advanced knowledge of industry-standard software and production workflows, including Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve and audio production platforms such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live or Pro Tools. Experience supporting photography, cinematography, editing, media installation and digital storytelling projects is essential, while knowledge of emerging technologies such as Unreal Engine, S Media, projection mapping or virtual production would be advantageous. You’ll be confident delivering technical instruction and training to students with varying levels of experience, communicating complex technical concepts in an accessible manner. Strong organisational skills, technical problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resource management are essential. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 19th July 2026, 23:55. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 5 August 2026. Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Freddie Lippi, Programme Studio Manager Acting and Performance f.lippi@csm.arts.ac.uk Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at CCW.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk We are UAL University of the Arts London (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 are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities. We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer. Application process We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding. We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. 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