Photography Technician

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art institution in Scotland is seeking a skilled Photography Technician to support students in photographic practices. The role involves leading workshops, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with a vibrant community. Candidates should have extensive practical experience in photography and a commitment to creative learning. This position allows you to contribute to an exciting educational environment while developing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting students or training others in photographic techniques.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in workshop environments.
• Interest in photobook-making, animation, or moving image is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workshops and demonstrate equipment.
• Maintain a safe and well-resourced photographic environment.
• Collaborate with students and academic staff in a creative atmosphere.

Skills

Collaborative approach to creative learning

Problem-solving in creative environments

Experience in arts-related making

Ability to support students with different technical abilities

Education

QCF Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience

3 years in a photography-related technical role

Tools

Digital photographic practices

Analogue photographic practices

Studio lighting

Large-format printing

Job description

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Photography Technician to join our vibrant technical support team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active role within one of the UK’s most respected art schools, supporting students as they explore and develop their creative practice using both analogue and digital photographic processes.

As Photography Technician, you will support learning by leading technical workshops, demonstrating equipment and processes, and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-resourced photographic environment. You will contribute to the creative culture of GSA by working/collaborating closely with students, fellow technicians and academic staff.

This role is ideal for individuals with extensive practical photographic experience and a passion for working in an educational environment. You’ll be supporting a wide range of learners, encouraging technical experimentation while ensuring best practice in health and safety.

Key qualities we’re looking for:

A collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting creative learning
A proactive approach to problem-solving in creative environments Interest or experience in arts-related making and health and safety practices
Ability to adapt and support students with a wide range of technical abilities and needs
About You

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

You may have:

A qualification equivalent to QCF Level 5 in a relevant field, or extensive relevant professional experience (e.g. 3 years in a photography-related technical role or 1+ years as a Photography technician in an education setting)
Strong experience supporting students or training others in photographic techniques
A strong working knowledge of both digital and Analogue photographic practice including studio lighting and large-format printing
Awareness of health and safety practices in workshop environments (e.g. COSHH, risk assessments)
An interest in photobook-making, animation, or moving image would be an advantage.
Whether you’re looking to grow your career in technical arts education or bring your industry experience into a new context, this role offers the chance to contribute to an exciting, creative community, while continuing to develop your own professional skills.

The deadline is Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 23:59.

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