Graphic Design Lab Technician & Printing Specialist

California State University, Chico; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site at Cal Poly SLO

Educational benefits

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking a Graphic Design Technician to support the Art and Design labs and printing spaces, coordinating access, and providing technical assistance to faculty and students. The role includes equipment maintenance, training student assistants, and recommending purchases while collaborating with design faculty.

Responsibilities cover lab supervision, safe operation of design equipment, and delivering printing and graphic design services

Qualifications

• Experience supporting labs in art/design or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot design software and hardware.
• Experience supervising student assistants or interns.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot art/design lab equipment and software.
• Supervise and train student assistants; schedule and evaluate their work.
• Provide printing and graphic design support for academic and extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate purchases and maintenance with vendors; ensure safety and proper operation.

Skills

Communication

Mac/PC troubleshooting

Adobe Creative Suite

Print lab equipment

Student training

Collaboration

Education

Equivalent to three years of related experience

Tools

Color printers & plotters

Digital scanners

Color calibration tools

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking a Graphic Design Technician to support the Art and Design labs and printing spaces, coordinating access, and providing technical assistance to faculty and students. The role includes equipment maintenance, training student assistants, and recommending purchases while collaborating with design faculty.

Responsibilities cover lab supervision, safe operation of design equipment, and delivering printing and graphic design services