Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

09/23/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128238

Position Title

Studio and Design Assistant

Department this Position Reports to

Studio Art

Hiring Range Minimum

$18.04

Hiring Range Maximum

$22.54

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Part time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

20

Schedule

Flexible

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH 03766
10 Water Street

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

12

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Supports professor’s creative research on multi-phase media and book design projects in an off-campus studio.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Education

• BFA in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Printmaking.

Experience

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience working with an artist/designer in professional studio.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of typography, artist books, book design, print media, and contemporary publishing practices.
• Excellent Macintosh experience.
• Attention to details, craft, and good hand skills.
• Reliable and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good communicator (written and verbal).
• Bookbinding and editioning production methods.
• General maintenance of tools in studio (press, risograph, cutters, computers).
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• MFA in Studio Art, Printmaking, Book Arts, or 2 years’ experience work in a Graphic Design studio.

Skills & Knowledge

• Photographic documentation of artwork.
• Digital printmaking processes.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Tricia Treacy, Co-chair Department of Studio Art

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 12-month term position.

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

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Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/65200

Key Accountabilities

Description

• Specialty hand printing to include relief processes (letterpress + woodblock), screen-printing, and/or risography, and hand bookbinding tasks for creative research projects.

Percentage Of Time

40%

Description

• Digital input and output including scanning, prepress, file prep for fabrication, graphic design working with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

• Research for collaborative projects, writing, presentations, and studio promotion.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• Preparing artist books and printworks, for exhibitions, art book fairs, and printed mailings.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• General studio management, maintenance, upkeep, and organization.

Percentage Of Time

10%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents