Computational Arts Tech Technician – Part-Time

University of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Westminster is seeking a Technician in Computational Arts to support teaching across computational arts, games development, immersive media and physical computing. This hands-on role delivers demonstrations, guides students one-to-one, and acts as the in-house expert on specialist tools in facilities mirroring industry standards.

The role requires strong C# and C/C++ programming skills, knowledge of creative technologies, and a collaborative, student-focused approach to enable

Qualifications

• Strong programming ability in C# for real-time engine development.
• Hands-on experience with creative technologies such as games engines, real-time graphics and interactive media.
• Confidence in teaching and troubleshooting technical concepts for learners at all levels.
• A curious, adaptable approach to evaluating and adopting new tools as the field evolves.
• A collaborative, customer-focused way of working within a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical demonstrations and workshops.
• Provide one-to-one guidance to students.
• Act as the in-house expert on specialist software, hardware and creative-technology tools.
• Translate creative intent into working code alongside students.

Skills

C# real-time engine development

C/C++ for microcontroller/physical

Creative technologies experience

Tools

Arduino

Games engines

Real-time graphics tools

Job description

University of Westminster is seeking a Technician in Computational Arts to support teaching across computational arts, games development, immersive media and physical computing. This hands-on role delivers demonstrations, guides students one-to-one, and acts as the in-house expert on specialist tools in facilities mirroring industry standards.

The role requires strong C# and C/C++ programming skills, knowledge of creative technologies, and a collaborative, student-focused approach to enable