Art Foundation Lab Technician — Print & Media Support

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is seeking a Resource Lab Assistant (Non-Benefited) for the Art Foundation Program. Responsibilities include assisting students with projects, conducting class demonstrations, and operating Adobe Photoshop and video editing tools in a fully onsite lab.

You will manage digital print workflows for large format printers, DTG, laser engravers, and vinyl cutters, while keeping the lab organized and stocked.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in the arts or an arts related field or equivalent professional experience and training.
• Professional experience in Art & Design
• Commitment to a respectful, professional, inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with students about projects.
• Giving class demonstrations.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photo and Video editing software.
• Reviewing digital files and starting prints for large format printer, laser engraver, DTG printer, vinyl cutters.
• Cleaning equipment and facilities and maintaining inventory.
• Maintaining shared Google calendar and queue for print/cut jobs.
• Developing and updating ongoing sample library.
• Overseeing special projects aligned with the candidate's expertise.

Skills

Art & Design

Professional environment

Education

Bachelor's in arts or arts-related field

Master's degree in Fine Arts (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Video editing

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is seeking a Resource Lab Assistant (Non-Benefited) for the Art Foundation Program. Responsibilities include assisting students with projects, conducting class demonstrations, and operating Adobe Photoshop and video editing tools in a fully onsite lab.

You will manage digital print workflows for large format printers, DTG, laser engravers, and vinyl cutters, while keeping the lab organized and stocked.