Graduate Creative Technologist

About The Role

Creative Technologists express creativity through engaging and innovative experiences, using the latest technologies and advancements. The Graduate Creative Technologist will work alongside members of academic staff to advance the progressive use of technologies in the School of Design and across creative subjects in other schools. Work will include research into new technologies, development of prototypes and learning materials based on these technologies, supporting student and staff projects, and authoring reports and presentations evaluating various services, tools, and technologies that Computing programmes could invest in. Over time, graduates take on greater autonomy to plan and run projects, contribute in varying capacities where value can be added, as well as propose new projects and activities.

About You

• The ideal candidate for Graduate Creative Technologist will have a strong and balanced blend of computing, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, enabling a deep understanding of the problems to be solved before reaching conclusions on the solutions or approaches.
• Work well with other people from different backgrounds and at different levels.
• Self-motivated, able to set your own tasks, and manage them to timely completion when working independently.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, and are capable of organising information to meet the needs of your audience.
• Responsive to new information and welcome direction and feedback that helps you learn and grow.
• Technical competence and skills are a strength, focused in particular around modern technologies used to plan, design, and express creativity.
• Skills will include but are not limited to development of websites, application software, graphics, and audio.
• Perseverance and adaptability, able to readily learn new tools and technologies as different needs emerge with each new project.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and persistent in achieving objectives
• Clear and precise communication using appropriate media
• Strong core technical skills (programming, digital media creation, design, etc.)
• Experience developing software using game engines
• Understanding of physical computing components and experience with building solutions
• Experience using Creative industry software and tools
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Able to effectively communicate technical and creative concepts

Additional Information

• Interview Date - 22nd May 2026
• Start your graduate journey at Bath Spa University!
• We’re offering meaningful work and developmental training in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment that champions respect, collaboration, and sustainability.
• As a member of the Bath Spa Graduate Scheme, you’ll experience:
• An inclusive and supportive working environment
• Ignite your professional growth
• Create meaningful connections
• Make an impact

About Bath Spa University

• Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science, and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture, and enterprise.
• Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
• An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
• We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
• Respect
• Inclusivity
• Collaboration
• Sustainability