Senior Lecturer – Production Design
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (28 hours per week)
Salary/Benefits: £44,000 – £46,000 pro rata, per annum (dependent on experience), plus a comprehensive employee benefits package
Location: London WC2B 5PH
About LFS
This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now in its 70th anniversary year, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include some veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Daina Pusic, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.
LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have received ‘world leading’ institution status and funding from the Office for Students.
Job Summary
London Film School is seeking an experienced Senior Lecturer in Production Design to inspire and develop the next generation of filmmakers. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled industry professional to combine their creative expertise with teaching, supporting students as they build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed for successful careers in film.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver engaging teaching and learning support in Production Design.
- Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
- Contribute to the development of the curriculum.
- Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students throughout their studies.
- Participate in student recruitment and admissions activities.
- Maintain and develop industry knowledge and professional networks.
- Undertake academic administration and departmental responsibilities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the School to enhance the student experience.
- Foster a creative, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
If you have extensive professional experience as a Production Designer, Art Director, or Set Decorator, alongside teaching experience in higher education or a similar learning environment, we would love to hear from you. You will bring strong industry knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting aspiring filmmakers to realise their creative potential.
For further details about the role please visit our website https://lfs.org.uk/about/ where you can download a copy of the job description and our equal opportunities monitoring form.
We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme, season ticket and hardship loan schemes, professional development, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above and upload your CV, together with a supporting statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role, plus the completed equalities monitoring form, by 9am Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Interview are scheduled to take place w/c 9th November2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Recruitment@lfs.org.uk
Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK.
LFS is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at London Film School. Our organisational values define what LFS stands for and what we believe in. They guide our purpose and direction and set the tone for a positive workplace culture.
Our six values are:
- Innovation & Excellence
- Inclusivity & Respect
- Feedback & Collaboration
- Empathy, Accountability & Integrity
- Safe & Inclusive Spaces
- Kindness
£44,000 to £46,000 pro rata, per annum + benefits
