Print Lab Technician

University of Texas at Austin

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Fine Arts is the college of creativity at The University of Texas at Austin, a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world. The Art and Art History department includes a strong team of two dozen dedicated staff members. Both the College of Fine Arts and departmental leadership prioritize providing staff with a supportive work environment. New employees will find themselves joining a close-knit group in which each member’s contributions are valued and encouraged. Leadership is actively engaged and committed to making sure staff have the resources and guidance they need to thrive, which helps foster collaboration and professional growth. Your work here will be impactful, and you'll be supported by peers and leadership. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, fixed-term position with a 10-month appointment (August 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) with the possibility of appointment renewal. If renewed, the new appointment would resume August 1, 2027. This job description may not contain all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply. Purpose: Provides operational support across four specialized print studios, including Serigraphy, Intaglio and Relief, Lithography, and the Riso Room. This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and safe operation of studio equipment, management of inventory and budgetary resources. This position assists with the supervision of student workers.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One year of experience in a Print studio.
Experience in the operation, daily maintenance, and repair of print lab equipment.
Knowledge of contemporary art and practice.
Experience working with print students.
Teamwork
Effective Communication
Service Excellence
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Manage Multiple Priorities
Working experience using: Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Rhino 3D
Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Word

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Print or another relevant field.
Bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative experience.
Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies; coordinate ordering, receiving, and restocking of materials.
Responsible for maintaining an organized and functional studio environment to support teaching and learning.
Responsible for developing and documenting standard operating procedures for equipment and lab processes to ensure efficient use of shared facilities and equipment.
Communicate policies, procedures, expectations, and updates clearly to students, staff, and faculty.
Provide operational support to the Painting Area including ordering supplies and coordinating Graduate TA Monitor support.
Assist in the supervision of graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) during monitor hours and student employees, including scheduling, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
Schedule and monitor open lab hours to support student walk-ins and questions.
Provide one-on-one technical assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in support of techniques taught in their classes as needed.
Maintain a safe lab environment for both Print and Painting, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, specifically paint rags; maintain accurate and up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) records.
Provide comprehensive safety training for all lab users; enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with university and environmental regulations.
Work with faculty, department staff and vendors to execute maintenance, repair, installation, and organization of all equipment and furniture across Print labs.
Maintain service logs and maintenance schedules for all equipment.
Manage and track area expenses using tools such as Microsoft Excel.
Monitor and reconcile budgets, course fee accounts, the equipment budget, the paper store, and the Guest Artist in Print Program accounts.
Support the Guest Artist in Print Program (GAPP) by coordinating student volunteers, preparing materials and classroom spaces, ordering and tracking supplies, packaging completed projects.