Learning Support Specialist – Digital Print at Leeds Beckett University

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically skilled and creatively driven individual to support our vibrant community of students and staff working across disciplines that demand excellence in digital print production and design.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Specialist – Digital Print, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality technical support across the full digital print workflow. You will support students and staff in the design, preparation, and production of digital artwork and printed media, enabling them to produce exhibition-standard outcomes and engage in experimental, innovative practices.

Working with service users from across the school of arts, including under-graduates, post-graduates, researchers, academics, and visiting lecturers, you will be required to maintain access to facilities in an organised and supportive manner.

You will provide hands-on technical expertise in a wide range of digital printing techniques and technologies, including:

Canon inkjet and OKI laser printers and plotters

Vinyl cutting and application processes

Photozine, magazine production, and book binding

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end digital print process, from concept development to final output, including proofing and finishing.
• Provide expert advice and one-to-one guidance to students, enabling them to use digital print technologies confidently and effectively.
• Maintain and operate a range of specialist print equipment, ensuring resources are accessible, safe, and fit for purpose.
• Facilitate creative experimentation and professional-standard production in student work.
• Provide a comprehensive service to all users and support as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in digital print processes, including pre-press, colour management, layout design, and production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Practical experience using Canon and OKI professional print technologies, along with vinyl cutters and bookbinding equipment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting students in a higher education or creative learning environment.

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

This is an ideal role for someone who is technically proficient, creatively engaged, and committed to delivering high-quality learning support within a specialist art and design context.

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tom Rodgers at T.Rodgers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Closing date: Monday 6^th October 2025 (23:59)