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Kingston School of Art are seeking to appoint a Theatre Technician to join our faculty technical team. This post will provide a high quality multi skilled approach to the technical services at Kingston University, supporting teaching, research and enterprise within the Technical Production facilities.
The role
You will be responsible for delivering fit-for-purpose technical support across theatrical facilities. This will include the day-to-day management, operation and maintenance of the facilities and equipment, and supporting students in the use of industry related equipment and software packages. You will have ability to provide practical demonstrations for a range of skill levels, giving advice and support on all aspects of technical theatre, on a one-to-one basis and through the delivery of group demonstrations.
About you
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has experience in the field of technical theatre. You will assist in all aspects of lighting, sound, projection, stage management, scenic construction and front of house operations for university and visiting productions both within the University and at external venues. This will include supporting the new cutting-edge Studio Theatre in the University’s flagship building the Town House.
You will have a positive and proactive approach to your work and form productive working relationships with technical staff in the Technical Production workshop, the faculty and more widely across the university.
The Faculty
Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK's leading art and design educational institutions.
The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.
Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.
The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.
With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching - providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.
