Specialist Technical Instructor, Future Materials, Casting & Composites

  • Contract
  • London

The Royal College of Art


Job Summary

You will serve as an expert instructor in moulding, casting, and art production, supporting students, staff, research projects, interworkshop collaboration as well as assisting the Lead Technical Instructor in the operational management and ongoing development of the area. Closes at 11.59pm 2.2.26.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable and highly motivated person to provide specialist technical expertise, instruction, demonstration and support in, Mould Making, Sculpting, Casting and Composites at the Royal College of Art. The focus of the role is on art fabrication and product development with a forward thinking approach to materials as part of a wider technical resource called the Future Materials Workshops.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have a strong background in sculpting, moulding, casting and finishing wearable prosthetic appliances as this is an area we are looking to develop within the space.

Location

The RCA Kensington Campus, beside the historic Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Gardens.

Job Requirements

The Workshop

The Casting and Composites workshop consists of 3 distinct areas –

Mould making, Casting and Materials (MCM) – A workshop for gypsum based media, selected silicones and alginate, as well as small scale construction. Activities such as painting, varnishing, carving and sanding are also supported.

The Silicones and Composites room – A clean space for working with non hazardous, sensitive materials and the preparation of mould forms and boxes prior to pouring moulding or casting materials.

Extracted Workshop – A fully extracted environment for using more hazardous composites and casting materials like epoxy and polyurethane resins, as well as pre-preg carbon fibre processes.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about problem solving through hands-on teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong background and technical expertise in prosthetics, sculpting, mould making, casting,

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Specialist Technical Instructor, Future Materials, Casting & Composites
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 02 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Specialist Technical Instructor, Future Materials, Casting & Composites

Job: Specialist Technical Instructor, Future Materials, Casting & Composites

Organisation: The Royal College of Art

Postcode: sw7 2eu

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