Technical Tutor

Goldsmiths, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Greater London is seeking a Technical Tutor to empower students through technical advice and support in various design projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a Design-led, material-based discipline and expertise in textiles, especially printing. This permanent role (0.8 FTE, 4 days/week) also involves maintaining equipment while offering generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a practice-based educational environment.
• High level of expertise in textiles and printing processes.
• Ability to support various making across labs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to students individually or in groups.
• Guide students in devising making strategies.
• Maintain and service equipment in the Labs.

Skills

Technical advice

Creative thinking

Textile expertise

Digital fabrication

Moulding & casting

Education

Degree in a Design-led, material-based discipline

Job description

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world‑renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department:

Design at Goldsmiths is about questioning. Our students develop critical, creative design practices which both challenge our understanding of the world around us and define new concepts for our future. The Design Fabrication Labs work closely with our academic programs to support our students in achieving the practical outcomes of their concepts and projects, providing a vibrant and dynamic environment for them to experiment with materials and ideas.

About the Role:

We would like to appoint a Technical Tutor to join our team of dedicated Labs staff. Passionate about making, with experience of working within a practice‑based educational environment, you will hold a degree in a Design‑led, material‑based discipline and have a high level of expertise in textiles, especially textile printing processes. Reflecting the transdisciplinary nature of Design at Goldsmiths, you should also be capable of supporting a wider range of making across the labs, ideally in areas such as digital fabrication, moulding & casting, image & graphics and general fabrication.

About the Candidate:

You will be required to work directly with students, individually or in groups, to provide technical advice and promote creative thinking. You will guide students to devise clear and informed making strategies and be able to understand and contextualise their projects. You may further be required to devise and deliver Technical Studies modules to students which significantly raise their technical understanding, curiosity, competence and confidence in working with various material outcomes.

In addition, you will be required to take an active role in the maintenance and servicing of equipment and Labs areas.

This is a challenging but very rewarding role for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for empowering others.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

This is a permanent contract, 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week, throughout the year.

Closing date for applications: 8th February 2026

Interviews will be held: 18th February 2026