Letterpress Assistant – Graphic Design MFA

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art seeks a Letterpress Assistant for the Graphic Design MFA program in Baltimore. The role involves helping students and faculty operate and maintain the printshop, ensuring safety, and understanding letterpress processes and aesthetics.

The position requires a BFA in design or related field, with professional design experience. Preference given to MFA candidates. This on-site role supports classes and printshop setup before and after sessions.

Qualifications

• Education: BFA degree in design or related field.
• Experience: professional design experience, including freelance or part-time design work.
• Substitutions: has taken the MICA course Letterpress Printing or equivalent at another institution.
• Preferred: MFA in design (in progress).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with using equipment.
• Assist faculty with setting up and closing down the printshop.
• Observe safety practices and care for the equipment.
• Operate equipment independently.
• Set up print shop for operation before class.
• Assist with shutting down the print shop after class.

Skills

Letterpress history & aesthetics

Typography

Graphic design

Printing

Education

BFA in design or related field

MFA in design (pursuing)

Tools

Letterpress equipment

Job description

Letterpress Assistant – Graphic Design MFA

Aug 24, 2026

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA.

General purpose: Serve as Letterpress Assistant

Summary of Essential Functions:

Assist students with using equipment

Assist faculty with setting up and closing down the printshop

Observe safety practices and care for the equipment

Understand the process of letterpress printing

Understand the history and aesthetic considerations of letterpress

Operate equipment independently

Assist students in operating equipment

Set up print shop for operation before class

Assist with shutting down the print shop after class

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of letterpress history, technology, and aesthetics

Skills in typography, graphic design, and printing

Ability to operate letterpress equipment following orientation from faculty

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: BFA degree in design or related field

Experience: professional design experience, including freelance or part-time design work

Substitutions: has taken the MICA course Letterpress Printing or equivalent at another institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: pursuing an MFA in design

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Conditions of Employment:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)

Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high).

Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

Maryland Institute College of Art is a leading institution dedicated to cultivating artistic talent through innovative programs in visual arts, design, and education.

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