UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Photographic Technician/Demonstrator
Post No:
School/Department: Ealing School of Art Design and
Media
Grade: 5
Responsible to: Specialist Subject Resource and
Technical Manager
Location: Based at Ealing, but you will be
required to undertake your duties at any site
of the university as required.
SUMMARY OF MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide technical support to darkroom, photographic studios, computer labs, to maintain and
demonstrate specialist photographic equipment, to support staff and students in the operation of
photography resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide technical support for students and staff in photography and digital production facilities.
2. Demonstrate specialist photography equipment, from analogue 35mm to large format, high-end
digital capture, studio lighting and imaging software within formal group sessions and to
individuals.
3. Demonstrate and maintain in-house colour management workflow, including calibration, profiling
and professional colour printing.
4. Assist in production of teaching materials, including writing workshops, hand-outs and class
notes.
5. Record and archive photography for department and school.
6. Issue and receive equipment to and from students and staff using computer aided booking
systems
7. Undertake front line maintenance, repairs and fault finding on all photographic equipment and
liaise efficiently with equipment and service suppliers
8. Work in liaison with Facilities Manager and academic members of staff to audit and plan the
continuing development of the technical resources and department facilities and assist in the
purchasing and budgeting of new resources, ensuring compatibility of technical resource.
9. Keep up to date with technological developments in the subject area
10. Involvement in the installation of student photography exhibitions
11. To undertake any other duties required by the post as determined by the department head or line
manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications:
First degree or equivalent in photography or a
closely related area.
Post graduate degree in
photography or related area.
Knowledge and
Experience:
Experience in a photographic studio
environment
Photographic industry experience
Specialist knowledge of the Abobe Photoshop
software.
Full working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom,
Microsoft Office, specialist scanning and
capture software using the Apple Mac
operating system.
Affiliation to industry bodies such as
the Association of Photographers or
British Institute of Professional
photographers.
Experience of moving image capture
and post production using
convergence DSLRs
Working knowledge of Apple OSX
Working knowledge of traditional wet
processes.
Specific Skills:
The ability to:
The ability to:
Provide technical support for students and staff
in photography and digital production facilities
Demonstrate equipment within
formal group sessions and to
individuals
Demonstrate specialist photography
equipment, from analogue 35mm to large
format, high-end digital capture, studio lighting
and imaging software.
Demonstrate and maintain in-house colour
management workflow including calibration,
profiling and professional colour printing in the
Mac lab
Log equipment in and out to students and staff
using computer aided booking systems
Undertake front line maintenance, repairs and
fault finding on all photographic equipment
Assist in the purchasing and budgeting of new
resources
Ensure compatibility of technical resource
Assist in production of teaching
materials, including writing
workshops, hand-outs and class
notes
Record and archive photography for
department and schools
Liaise efficiently with equipment and
service suppliers
Work in liaison with Facilities
Manager and academic members of
staff to audit and plan the continuing
development of the technical
resources and department facilities
Keep up to date with technological
developments in the subject area
Be involved in the installation of student
photography exhibitions
General Skills:
Effective communication with students, staff
and external personnel
Ability to show attention to detail and produce
work of good quality
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office in Word
and Excel.
Ability to plan and prioritise own work within a
busy team
Other:
Awareness of and implementation of health
and safety rules and risk assessment
responsibilities
Essential Criteria are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do the job. Applicants who have
not clearly demonstrated in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be
rejected at the shortlisting stage.
Desirable Criteria are those that would be useful for the post holder to possess and will be considered when
more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.