Multimedia Technician I (Design and Photo)

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107007

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and up to two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (3 Hourly)

Position Description:

The Hite Institute of Art + Design at the University of Louisville invites applications for a Design and Photography Area Technician.

The technician will maintain all aspects of care for, maintenance of, and ordering for Canon Print Lab, the Design Computer Lab, the Dark Rooms, and Design classrooms in Schneider Hall, the BAB, and any future design spaces. Support professors in the classrooms, esp. for large laboratory days and tech-heavy lessons, and act as supervisor for all Work Study Students in the photo and design areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and computer technology on both Mac and PC platforms.

• Project management experience

• Computer hardware and software management experience

• Multiple printer technology dexterity

• Strong tech support skills

• This job requires lifting packages for large printers, computers, and enlargers. Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, experience managing a large print shop, and experience managing darkroom and photography equipment.

• Classroom-based skills are a plus

A review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online through the University of Louisville's application portal. In addition, candidates should submit the following materials as email attachments to the Search Committee Chair, Trysh Wahlig, trysh.wahlig@louisville.edu. Please title the email Graphic Design Search.

Also include:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of Application

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Artist/Research Statement

• Portfolio of Professional Work (20 images)

• Portfolio of Student Work (20 images)

• Contact information for three references

The Hite Institute of Art and Design is an endowed department within the College of Arts and Sciences with a rich history dating back to 1937. It encompasses 20 full-time faculty members, a dedicated staff of four, and a diverse community of approximately 400 undergraduate and
graduate students majoring in studio art, art history, graphic design, interior design, and critical & curatorial studies.

The University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and boasts a diverse academic landscape. The Belknap Campus, situated just south of downtown, houses eight of the University's 12 academic schools and colleges. The Health Sciences Center, located downtown,
is home to four schools and is the hub for UofL Health. Additionally, the Shelby Campus in eastern Louisville hosts various university centers and the Shelbyhurst office park for business and technology endeavors. UofL, founded in 1798, is recognized as both a Research 1 and a
Community Engaged University by the Carnegie Foundation. The University of Louisville is a state-supported, R-1 research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area, with an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The mission of the University of Louisville is to be a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university. The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias (http://louisville.edu/diversity/).

Louisville is a progressive community of around 620,000 people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.

Only ONE attachment can be uploaded per application. If you wish to include a cover letter or other documents, please combine them as one document with your resume/CV, save the document with a simple, short title that contains only letters, spaces, or numbers, and then upload.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$27.85

Target Compensation Minimum:

$18.56

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an