Studio & Lab Technology Specialist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Studio & Lab Technology Specialist to support and operate the Department of Photography & Imaging's digital labs, equipment, and digitization initiatives. You will administer software, equipment, databases, and systems while guiding faculty, staff, and students in photography workflows.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and supervisory abilities, with expertise in Adobe CC and large-format printing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• 3+ years experience as a professional photographer preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, project management, and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of industry-standard audio/visual, recording, filmmaking, and studio management technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and operations of the department's digital labs, equipment, and digitization initiatives.
• Administer and support software, equipment, databases, and systems.
• Provide direct technical assistance to faculty and staff and oversee students.
• Develop and provide technology training for staff and faculty.
• Research emerging technologies and collaborate with university departments and vendors.
• Supervise staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Supervisory skills

Technical documentation

Photography equipment knowledge

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Capture One

Hasselblad experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Lightroom

Capture One

Job description

Studio & Lab Technology Specialist

• Posting Number: 2026-16108
• Location: US-NY-New York
• Hybrid Remote Work Classification: Fully Onsite: 100% Onsite
• Department: Photography and Imaging (Administrators)
• School/Division: Tisch School of the Arts (TS1035)
• Compensation Grade: Band 52
• Union: N/A
• FT/PT: Full-Time
• Category: Technology

Position Summary

The Studio and Lab Technology Specialist will serve as point person supporting the maintenance and operations of the Department of Photography & Imaging's (DPI) digital labs, equipment, and digitization initiatives. Administer and support software applications, equipment, databases, and systems. Direct technical assistance to faculty/staff and instruction and oversight to students in digital photography, lighting, printing, and software. Support DPI IT infrastructure, including Mac and Windows desktops, endpoints, learning spaces, and servers. Develop and provide technology training for staff and faculty. Research emerging technologies and make recommendations. Partner with University departments and schools to develop and implement university-wide technologies. Partner with consultants, vendors, and IT departments to resolve technical, operational, and security needs. Supervise staff and students.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an artistic environment.

Required Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.

Preferred Experience: 3+ years experience as a professional photographer.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, project management, and supervisory skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills; highly detail-oriented and able to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities and producing accurate, complex technical documentation. Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills, technologies, software, and workflows. Knowledge of industry-standard audio/visual, recording, filmmaking, theatrical lighting/production, art studio management, computer hardware/software, and related technologies.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, internal administrative systems, digital photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and scanners; Hasselblad experience preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom, and familiarity with RAW workflows using Capture One or Lightroom. Excellent color judgment and visual accuracy, with experience in large-format and fine-art printing, including Epson or Canon systems and diverse media such as canvas and silk.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of analog and digital photography, digital media hardware associated with 3D design for both on screen and physical application including 3D scanning, motion capture, VR/AR and other related input/output devices; AEM CMS; video editing. Capacity for flexible thinking with excellent analytic, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization, both inside and outside the University. Enthusiasm for exploring how technology can support teaching and learning.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $85,250.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.