Technical Specialist: Immersive Media & Technology

Job reference: 552396

Location:

City Campus

Employment type:

Permanent Contract

Team: ART School Office

Closing date: 11/09/2026

School / Directorate:
Nottingham School of Art & Design

Salary / Grade:
Grade G (£33,739 - £38,825 p.a. pro rata)

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Technical Specialist:
Immersive Media & Technology

Salary- £33,739 - £38,825 per annum

Full time/Permanent

Kickstart Your Career at Nottingham School of Art & Design

We are looking for talented, curious and creative individuals to join the diverse community of makers and practitioners that make up our Technical Community at Nottingham School of Art & Design.

As part of our Immersive Technology Team, you will support innovative creative practice across a range of specialist areas, including Virtual Production, Extended Reality (XR), 3D Software, Motion Capture, Projection Mapping and Volumetric Capture. You will bring a strong foundation in 3D software and real-time engines such as Unreal, alongside a learner’s mindset, integrity, curiosity, empathy and a passion for critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

Our technicians support specialist facilities within the Design & Digital Arts building and across City Campus, providing expert guidance to students and staff. You will join a dynamic team of practitioners and work alongside a diverse and highly creative student community, with opportunities to develop your own practice and technical expertise.

No two days are the same. Your role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one technical support to students and staff.
• Designing and delivering practical workshops and teaching sessions.
• Collaborating with academic and research colleagues on innovative projects.
• Supporting the development and operation of specialist facilities.
• Engaging in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and the student experience.

We are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, develop and progress within your career. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative community that values creativity, innovation and shared learning.

We look forward to welcoming you to our technical community and introducing you to our wonderful team.

The attached welcome pack provides further information about the role, our facilities, and the accompanying job description and person specification. We encourage you to take the time to read through it carefully.

Please don't be discouraged if you do not meet every requirement listed in the person specification. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives, and recognise that potential is just as important as experience.

Interview Date: w/c 21st September 2026

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we're a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.

We're committed to helping our students explore, expand and refine their craft as they discover new creative horizons. From dedicated studios to editing suites, and from wood, ceramic and textile workshops to an onsite supply shop, we have creative spaces that inspire students’ learning and development, and provide the skills and knowledge needed to build a highly successful creative career.

Launching in 2024, the Design & Digital Arts building will the beating heart of our City Campus and will help prepare graduates for professional, technical and commercial careers in the growing cultural and creative industries.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Matthew Robertson (Technical Team Lead) at

Find out more about our Technical community at NTU, including the support we offer to Technicians at all stages of their careers.

• 25-30 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to…