Art + Design Studio Specialist

About the position

The Art + Design Studio Specialist is a professional with expertise and experience with Digital Fabrication studio equipment and procedures, as well as proficiency in specialized areas within Sculpture and Photography studios. With a strong focus on safety, the A+D Studio Specialist supports students and faculty in studio areas with complex and specialized equipment. This is a Part-Time position.

Responsibilities

• Supports student and faculty needs in the Digital Fabrication Lab and specialized areas within Sculpture and Photography studios.
• Operates and assists students with Digital Fabrication Lab equipment during designated open studio hours including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC router and vinyl printers/cutters.
• Works with students individually during open studio hours to facilitate use of specialized digital fabrication, sculpture and photography equipment for their class projects.
• Supports area faculty on methods to incorporate and utilize Digital Fabrication Lab equipment throughout the Departmental curriculum.
• Supports Art + Design coursework as well as individual student projects.
• Works independently and in collaboration with area faculty and staff to oversee and organize the day-to-day operations, studio upkeep, equipment maintenance and maintenance schedule in the Digital Fabrication Lab.
• Works independently and in collaboration with area faculty to oversee and organize the safety procedures and demonstrations of standard operating procedures of complex and specialized Digital Fabrication Lab equipment.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by area faculty, staff and Department Chair.

Requirements

• Proficient with a variety of specialized digital fabrication equipment, specifically the laser cutter, CNC router and 3D printers.
• Proficient with sculpture woodshop studio equipment, specifically table saws, bandsaws, circular saws and lathe.
• Knowledge of specialized photography equipment, specifically lighting, cameras, large-scale printing and color management.
• Proficient with Macintosh and PC computer systems as they relate to digital arts technology and digital fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of studio safety protocols and standard operating procedures of specialized and complex studio equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working in an art and design higher education setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Letterpress and Risograph studio equipment.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse academic environment.
• Creative, energetic and responsible leadership skills in a strong student-centered environment.
• Effective collaboration, interpersonal and communications skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $31,260
• Part-Time: 18.75 Hours per Week