Lead Letterpress Technician – Print Workshop Expert

University of the Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Saint Martins in London is seeking a Specialist Technician in Letterpress to manage the Letterpress workshop day-to-day, support students and staff across disciplines, and help realise ambitious creative outcomes. You will maintain equipment, lead inductions, demonstrations, and ensure safety and efficient operations while collaborating with academics and industry professionals.

If you are passionate about letterpress and sustainable print practices and enjoy sharing specialist

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience and specialist knowledge of letterpress printing and graphic communication.
• Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist printing equipment.
• Ability to support students, staff and external users in safe use of workshop facilities.
• Strong digital skills for workshop administration, bookings and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Letterpress workshop.
• Provide technical instruction, inductions, demonstrations and guided support to students and staff.
• Maintain and develop workshop equipment, type collections and resources.

Skills

Letterpress printing

Graphic communication

Workshop support

Digital skills

Health and safety

Customer service

Organisation

Tools

Letterpress printing equipment

Job description

Central Saint Martins in London is seeking a Specialist Technician in Letterpress to manage the Letterpress workshop day-to-day, support students and staff across disciplines, and help realise ambitious creative outcomes. You will maintain equipment, lead inductions, demonstrations, and ensure safety and efficient operations while collaborating with academics and industry professionals.

If you are passionate about letterpress and sustainable print practices and enjoy sharing specialist