Studio Technician - Design

This role reports to the Director of Studio Operations and supports the upkeep of the Design facilities, equipment, and supply inventory while also ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the Design programs [Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and Interior Architecture].

During the Academic Year (August - mid-May)
Working closely with faculty and Studio Operations, this role is focused on the safe and effective delivery of the degree program curriculum. This includes significant management of facilities, equipment, studios, supply stores, academic infrastructure projects, and EHS compliance updates.

During the Summer Months (mid-May - first week of August)
Working closely with faculty and Studio Operations, this role is focused on the safe and effective delivery of the college's summer programs (CECO, Summer term, others as assigned). This includes management of facilities, equipment, studios, supply stores, and special programs.

Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Proficient working knowledge of digital fabrication processes, e.g., laser cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers, etc.
• Broad working knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of tool and equipment safety and operation
• Working knowledge of Adobe CC Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Google suite
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, shop practices, and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Strong communication skills; responsiveness to student, faculty, and staff questions.
• Ability to adapt to the different skill and experience levels of students
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to work effectively with various groups
• Ability to troubleshoot studio equipment and perform basic maintenance and repairs
• Ability to identify departmental needs and opportunities for improvement and communicate those needs to their supervisor.
• Working knowledge of A/V - projections, screen-based installations, audio-based installations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications
• BFA/BA in Art and/or Design, Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience

Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; paid time off accrual, 13 paid holidays, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

ABOUT CIA

CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees' collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students' success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.

CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland's University Circle, one of the country's most unique cultural centers - recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit

www.

cia.edu

Pay Range:

$15.16 - $18.13 per hour