3D Workshop Specialist Technician

University of the Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London College of Communication (LCC), part of the University of the Arts London, is seeking a Specialist Technician for its 3D Workshop team in London. The role involves supporting students to develop confidence and practical skills in 3D making and fabrication, with demonstrations and one-to-one guidance.

You will work across a busy workshop, helping troubleshoot challenges, encouraging experimentation, and collaborating with academic colleagues to enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Strong practical and technical skills in 3D making and fabrication.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to safe working practices in a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical instruction, demonstrations and one-to-one guidance to students.
• Help students troubleshoot and develop practical solutions in making projects.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to align activities with teaching objectives.
• Support a diverse range of projects and maintain a safe, inclusive learning space.

Skills

3D making

Fabrication

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Workshop equipment

Digital manufacturing

Job description

Are you passionate about making, fabrication, and creative problem-solving? Do you enjoy sharing your technical expertise and supporting others to develop their skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

London College of Communication (LCC), part of the University of the Arts London, is seeking a Specialist Technician to join our innovative and collaborative 3D Workshop team.

The 3D Workshop is a vibrant creative space where students develop ideas through object making, sculpture, set and prop construction, interactive environments, and site-specific installations. The workshop gives students access to a diverse range of equipment and technologies, including woodworking machinery, power tools, laser engravers, vinyl cutters, digital embroidery, 3D printing (filament, resin, and full colour), large-format CNC machining, mould‑making facilities, and a dedicated ceramics area featuring a 3D clay extruder.

As a Specialist Technician, you will play a key role in supporting students to develop confidence, practical skills, and technical understanding throughout their creative journey. Drawing on your specialist knowledge, you will provide technical instruction, demonstrations, and one-to-one guidance, helping students safely and effectively use workshop facilities while encouraging experimentation and innovation.

Working in a busy and varied environment, you will support a wide range of projects, from individual creative work to collaborative group activities, workshops, and technical masterclasses. You will help students troubleshoot challenges, develop practical solutions, and build resilience in their making processes.

The role also involves collaborating closely with academic colleagues and workshop staff to ensure activities support teaching objectives and enhance the student experience. Through your expertise and enthusiasm, you will contribute to creating an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where students can thrive.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong practical and technical skills in 3D making and fabrication, ideally with experience of workshop equipment, digital manufacturing technologies, or related creative production methods. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to safe working practices are essential.

If you are excited by the prospect of helping emerging artists, designers, and makers realise their creative ambitions, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Join us and help shape the next generation of creative practitioners at London College of Communication.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, [e-mail]

Scheduled interview date: 18 September 2026.

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.