Studio Technologist: Safety, Lab Ops & Instruction

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY seeks a Part-Time Technologist C to support safety and disciplined equipment use across Art and Design labs. You will collaborate with the Technician Coordinator to meet department needs, assist faculty and students with labs, and help with exhibition setup and equipment management.

The role emphasizes safety, instruction in darkroom and studio work, and operation of specialized gear. A Bachelor's degree and knowledge of photography are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Working knowledge in photography.
• Working knowledge in Wood fabrication studio.
• Proficient with film and digital cameras, all formats.
• Proficient on Mac Platform and Photo editing software.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and students with safe use of equipment, darkroom, studio and computer lab.
• Assist faculty in preparation and organization of course materials and equipment for demonstrations.
• Provide individual darkroom instruction to students.
• Prepare, operate and maintain complex, specialized equipment and materials.
• Maintain department studios, darkrooms and computer labs securing safeness and usefulness.
• Oversee open labs to ensure safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in art or education (preferred)

Tools

Mac OS

Photoshop

Lightroom

Capture One

Strobe lighting

Continuous lighting

Job description

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY seeks a Part-Time Technologist C to support safety and disciplined equipment use across Art and Design labs. You will collaborate with the Technician Coordinator to meet department needs, assist faculty and students with labs, and help with exhibition setup and equipment management.

The role emphasizes safety, instruction in darkroom and studio work, and operation of specialized gear. A Bachelor's degree and knowledge of photography are preferred.