Modelmaking & 3D Design Technician — Flexible Hours

Arts University Bournemouth; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) seeks a Technician Demonstrator to support students across creative disciplines with expert technical guidance, demonstrations and workshop support. This role is 3 days per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, in a dynamic higher education environment where traditional craft meets digital manufacturing.

You will assist in modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication and digital manufacturing, delivering inductions and workshops while emphasising safe practice.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in modelmaking, fabrication or related discipline.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Experience with digital fabrication technologies, workshop equipment and health and safety procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of mould-making, casting, finishing techniques or interactive modelmaking would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support in modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication and digital manufacturing.
• Deliver inductions, demonstrations and workshops while promoting safe, sustainable practices.
• Maintain specialist facilities and equipment, support exhibitions and collaborative projects.

Skills

Modelmaking

Prototyping

Fabrication

Digital manufacturing

3D printing

Laser cutting

CAD software

Rhino 3D

Autodesk Fusion

Tools

Rhino 3D

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) seeks a Technician Demonstrator to support students across creative disciplines with expert technical guidance, demonstrations and workshop support. This role is 3 days per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, in a dynamic higher education environment where traditional craft meets digital manufacturing.

You will assist in modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication and digital manufacturing, delivering inductions and workshops while emphasising safe practice.