Technical Officer, Letterpress & Design Workshop

National-College-of-Art-; Dublin; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National College of Art and Design in Dublin is hiring a Technical Officer for the Department of Communication Design. This 35-hour, full-time permanent role is based at NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, supporting workshop activities and health and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will bring academic qualification or relevant experience in Communication Design, a strong typographic background, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification or equivalent relevant experience in the subject area of Communication Design.
• Excellent understanding of typographic history and application; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to utilise and maintain a type collection to a professional standard.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety practices.
• Good organizational and solution-solving skills.
• Relevant technical qualification or experience in industry or a third level setting.
• Experience with emerging digital design technologies and blended learning environments.
• Capacity and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work within the Department, School and College.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to workshop users in the letterpress workshop in the Department of Communication Design.
• Demonstrate techniques and processes in the workshop as required.
• Help students overcome specific technical problems they encounter.
• Assist in supervising students in the letterpress workshop.
• Co-operate with and provide supportive assistance to staff and students on project ideas.
• Support teaching in the department and provide instruction in a variety of techniques.
• Assist in the design and development of practical tuition.
• Assist in developing student process documents.
• Maintain and, where appropriate, construct equipment and manage materials.
• Order, store and record appropriate materials stock.
• Implement and adhere to Health & Safety regulations; keep safety logs as necessary.
• Ensure work areas are clean and tidy for safe functioning.
• Engage in appropriate administrative duties regarding Health & Safety, store maintenance and purchasing.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typography history

Adobe Creative Cloud

Teamwork

Health & safety

Organization

CPD

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Industry experience

Education

Academic qualification or equivalent in Communication Design

Job description

National College of Art and Design in Dublin is hiring a Technical Officer for the Department of Communication Design. This 35-hour, full-time permanent role is based at NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, supporting workshop activities and health and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will bring academic qualification or relevant experience in Communication Design, a strong typographic background, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.