Studio Assistant, Printmaking Studio

ArtCenter College of Design•Pasadena, CA

6d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Studio Assistant, Printmaking Studio to join our team. This is a part-time on-site position of up to 15 hours per week. The Studio Assistant is responsible for maintaining the studio’s equipment, assisting the instructor(s) in support of general course instruction activities during class and during open lab time. This includes Printmaking Studio upkeep, post-instruction cleanup, proper organization of materials, safety procedures, and assisting students in the completion of class assignments.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of analog printing techniques and prior experience working in a printmaking studio
Completion of at least two college-level courses in printmaking
Knowledge of best practices of safely operating presses and printing machinery and handling supplies, including cleaning chemicals
Experience in identifying and reporting unsafe conditions
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for customer service, including the patience and understanding required to work with students on a daily basis
Must be a team player
A self-starter with good multi-tasking skills; highly organized, able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff with varying degrees of skills and backgrounds
Available to work weeknights and some weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience with intaglio, relief printing, photo lithography, and silkscreen.
Experience using large power tools is a plus
Bachelor’s degree or technical degree from a recognized trade school, or equivalent experience
Prior experience in higher education

Responsibilities

Assist Lead Studio Assistant in daily upkeep in the studio
Prepare supplies for workshops and demos
Assist in communicating assignments or other information to students
Facilitate regular deep cleaning of studios and equipment
Post-instruction cleanup and proper reorganization of materials
Enforce and abide by all College policies
Work with the Lead Studio Assistant, coworkers, student workers, and Director of Operations to maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment for students, faculty and staff
Occasional assistance as needed in Archetype Press
Willingness and ability to cross-train in letterpress processes
Other duties as assigned
Provide studio training for studio access and use
Assure all students understand the fundamental concepts of all processes demonstrated and maintain documentation on demonstrations for asynchronous access
Assist with questions from students about materials, procedures, and safety within the Printmaking Studio
Oversee student safety during open lab hours
Help guide the student in using equipment
Maintain a safe work environment throughout the department
Comply and ensure that safety and dress codes are carried out in accordance with shop policies, including wearing assigned PPE
Attend required training sessions on assigned PPE provided by the College
Assist with maintaining general safety and security; monitoring access; and maintaining the appearance, temperature, and overall environment of the Printmaking Studio and Archetype Press