Studio Technician - Hourly

AgUpdate; Village of Garden City (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Agupdate in New York seeks a Studio Technician (Hourly) to maintain digital, photographic, and foundation art studios in Blodgett Hall. The role is part-time, up to 20 hours weekly, and reports to the Department Chair and Studio Director.

You will provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students, manage the digital print hub (large-format printer, desktop printer, two 3-D printers), and assist with Adobe applications, prints, and equipment checkout.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter capable of independent work and collaboration.
• Extensive understanding of Adobe applications, digital printing, and computer software.
• BFA in design, technology, photography, or digital art preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to faculty, staff and students for classroom or studio tech.
• Maintain the digital print hub, including large-format printers, a desktop printer, and two 3-D printers.
• Assist students with Adobe applications, print projects, and equipment checkout.
• Maintain the two Mac labs, supervise student workers, and care for Blodgett studios and labs.
• Coordinate between Klapper Studio Technician/Director of Studio Operations to support both buildings.

Skills

Adobe applications

Digital printing

Computer software

Education

BFA in design, technology, photography, or digital art

Job description

Studio Technician - Hourly

Art & Art History

JOB SUMMARY:

This hourly Studio Technician will be primarily responsible for maintaining the digital, photographic, and foundation art studios housed in Blodgett Hall. In conjunction with the FT Director of Studio Operations, this part time Blodgett Technician will serve as the liaison between IT, the Art Department, and the OSHA Safety officer. This position will work up to 20 hours a week.

REPORTS TO:

Department Chair, Studio Area Coordinators and Technical Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

A primary responsibility of this technician is to provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students who want to incorporate technology into their classrooms or studio practices.

Specifically, this part-time technician will maintain the digital print hub, which includes a large-format printer, a desktop printer, and two 3-D printers, and assist students with Adobe Applications, print projects, and equipment checkout.

They will also maintain the two Mac labs, oversee student workers, and maintain all Blodgett studios, including the newly renovated darkroom, the lighting studio, the graphic design ideation studio, and Foundations' drawing and 2-D spaces.

This position will work closely with the Klapper Studio Technician/Director of Studio Operations to coordinate between both buildings and support all studio space needs.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with faculty and other staff to solve problems.

Extensive understanding of Adobe digital applications, digital printing, and computer software.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BFA in design, technology, photography, or digital art is preferred.

HOURS:

This position will have an hourly rate of $20/hour and work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the department's needs and the hourly staff's availability.