Senior Creative Technician: Centre For Blended Realities

The Centre for Blended Realities (CBR) at Falmouth University aspires to be a pioneering force in empowering the application of technology within artistic practice and creative research. Our vision is to be world-leading in our field of integrating immersive and emergent technologies within creative, collaborative research, and to drive innovation, collaboration, and socially engaged outcomes that seek to redefine media and artistic expression.

 

We are looking for a new Senior Creative Technician to join the Centre for Blended Realities team. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared openly among all team members to promote career progression and retain expertise within the institution.

 

You will possess a specialist knowledge in your area while employing a broad-spectrum approach to technology application, with skills in areas such as 3D, real time, and pre-rendered, video and photography, AI utilisation, coding, and electronics.

 

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience, recent experience of curriculum support, and experience of working closely with academic colleagues. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of related technical practice and a willing commitment to continual specialist development and training, as well as a proven ability to service and maintain technical facilities, equipment, and processes.

 

Effective teamwork is vital in this role to enable the operation and delivery of technical support and services, and to actively promote the services and cross-disciplinary working. You will have excellent and diplomatic communication skills and be able to engage with students in the realisation of concepts through practical application and taught sessions, create and nurture relationships with key contacts and partners in related industries, and be enthusiastic about developing and maintaining good working relationships across departments. 

 

We are looking to hear from candidates who also have the following skills/experience:  

 

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

 

This is a full time, 35 hours a week position across Monday-Friday, with the occasional requirement to work outside of office hours. 

 

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email [email protected].

 

The closing date for the position is Monday 16 December 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 13 January 2025.

For more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall’s University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all.

 

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including: