Print Tutor

The RA Schools is an independent and free contemporary school of art at the heart of the Royal Academy. With over 800 applications per year, we are a leading provider of contemporary fine art education at postgraduate level. .

Working with the students, the printmaking Tutors will collaborate daily on the production and presentation of artworks that utilise print techniques in all its various manifestations ranging from etching, relief print, mono printing and screen printing and other hybrid fine art applications. Situated in the printmaking workshop, adjacent to a complimentary digital print workshop, it is a crucial part of the extended suite of RA Schools workshops within which the Printmaking Tutor will work with students, staff and guest artists on the creation of various print centred art practices and publishing projects as part of the extended workshops team.

To be considered for this role, you will be an excellent communicator with a specialist interest, awareness and knowledge of contemporary Fine Art practices, and an advanced understanding of the technical specifics and vocabulary of fine art printmaking.

You will have proven knowledge of techniques and mediums including etching, engraving, wood block, collagraph, mono print and screen, together with previous experience working in an Art school environment or related industrial print bureau with a history of collaboration with students/ clients. The ability to confidently instruct students and pass on knowledge through one-to-one technical tuition is key to the success of this post.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the latest developments in new materials, non-toxic and environmentally responsible approaches to safe and clean print production.