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Lecturer in Art Direction and Visual EffectsLondon College of Fashion, UAL
7 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsArt Director, Teacher, Game Designer
  • TypePart Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 20-Jul-2025

The opportunity
Wimbledon College of Arts is looking for an experienced part time academic (0.6, 22.2 hours per week) with an in-depth knowledge of Art Direction and Visual Effects to deliver specialist teaching and academic guidance to students on our Theatre, Screen and Performance Arts programme.
As a Lecturer, you’ll assume responsibility for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship within the Programme, with a particular focus on the BA Art Direction and Visual Effects course.
This course teaches students the skills required to be an art director or visual effects (VFX) artist for screen-based entertainment. We aim to equip students with the expertise to shape innovative ideas that will drive the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.
As well as delivering stimulating teaching, you’ll also support students with their progress, offering academic and pastoral support that will help students to thrive. Working closely with the course team, you’ll coordinate the administration of specific units on the course, whilst also contributing to curriculum development, course organisation and management.
About you
You’ll be a well-qualified academic who has experience of teaching and assessment in a Higher Education environment (or equivalent).
You’ll possess an in-depth understanding of Art Direction as it relates to game design, visual effects or animation, pairing this with industry experience of 3D software, concept art and storyboards.
In addition to this, you’ll demonstrate evidence of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of relevant activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University.
Learn all you need to know about applying to Wimbledon College of Arts at our info event - Date and time: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00 - 18:00 BST
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Closing date: 20th July 2025 @ 23.55.
Interview date: 30th July 2025 at Wimbledon College of Arts.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Paul Franklin, Course Leader BA Production Arts for Screen / p.franklin@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Adviser at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: application, shortlisting, assessment/interview, offer, onboarding.
We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours' notice.
If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk
What we offer
To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
  • 39 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
  • Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
  • Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
  • Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
  • Teachers Pension scheme
  • In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
  • Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
  • Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities. We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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Skills Required

  • Art Direction
  • Teaching
  • Game Design

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