Job Description

The Moving Image Workshop (MIW) Technician role is an exciting and challenging technical position that plays a vital role in supporting teaching, research, and enterprise at Kingston School of Art (KSA), and providing professional technical support in film, sound, edit, and animation production.


The role requires extensive knowledge of filming processes and techniques to deliver workshop-based training and demonstrations to groups of students or individuals.


The MIW Technician role involves daily responsibilities of supporting, supervising, and maintaining all studios of the MIW facility, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are always in place.

The Person

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Kingston School of Art is looking for an experienced and highly skilled technician with a creative mindset, strong work ethic, who can work flexibly within the MIW technical team to deliver a high-quality, professional, and fully integrated technical service.


The successful candidate will have the appropriate moving image technical skills and will be an exceptional communicator with excellent time management skills, and proven ability to work collaboratively at all levels. Previous experience of how to operate a range of high-end professional camera equipment and demonstrate moving image processes and techniques, is essential.

The Faculty

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Kingston School of Art (KSA), founded in 1899, is one of the UK's oldest art and design institutions. It is recognised for its practice-based teaching, interdisciplinary approach and strong industry connections. The School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees across art, design, architecture and the creative industries. It houses key facilities including the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum and benefits from its proximity to central London.


KSA is consistently ranked among the top art and design schools globally. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Kingston University was placed in the top 5% worldwide for Art & Design. The School is also highly regarded within the UK creative education sector.


The School's research centres include the Centre for Practice Research in Art (CePRA), which supports interdisciplinary practice-led research across fine art, design and curatorial practices. Its work focuses on innovative creative methodologies, sustainability and cultural engagement.


KSA collaborates with major cultural institutions including Camden Art Centre, the Design Museum, the ICA and the BFI.

Further information

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This is a full-time, fixed-term position, ending on 15 July 2026. With a starting salary of 34,007 per annum.


Alternative working patterns may be considered depending on the needs of the role and the workshop.


Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 16th January 2026.






Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.


We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.


To apply click on 'Apply Now'. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.