{"id":17890,"date":"2016-08-25T15:06:24","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T19:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=17890"},"modified":"2016-08-25T15:06:24","modified_gmt":"2016-08-25T19:06:24","slug":"job-studio-technical-assistant-jenny-holzer-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2016\/08\/25\/job-studio-technical-assistant-jenny-holzer-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Studio Technical Assistant, Jenny Holzer Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"
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pplication Instructions – READ CAREFULLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please provide a one-page resume.\u00a0Include a cover letter that is no longer than one-half page.
\nIn your letter\u00a0describe\u00a0what’s not in your resume\u00a0that\u00a0will\u00a0tell us\u00a0about your personality, experience and work ethic. We need to know you to continue the conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Studio will review all applications. You are not throwing information into a void. Unfortunately, we\u00a0will not be able\u00a0to contact every candidate. We will\u00a0respond to the best potential matches.<\/p>\n

Thanks\u00a0so very much\u00a0for your time,\u00a0information\u00a0and understanding.<\/div>\n

Job Summary<\/strong>
\nReports to:\u00a0Manager of Special Projects
\nDirect reports:\u00a0None
\nCompensation: Based on experience
\nBenefits: Health insurance and paid vacation
\nLocation: Brooklyn or Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Fast-paced, high-profile Artist\u2019s Studio based in Brooklyn seeks a Studio Assistant to work in collaboration with Artist, other Studio members, and expert consultants on LED and other technical projects. This position is best suited to someone with a strong general grasp of technical, archival, and operational systems associated with LEDs and\/or similar technologies, and in general an enthusiastic affinity for media software and programming. The position requires a proven ability to manage fabricators and other technicians, while occasionally handling in-house hands-on work (e.g. testing vintage artworks, re-programming pieces for exhibitions, and extensive, careful loading and wrestling with LED content).<\/p>\n

The candidate must be able to understand, evaluate, and parse detailed information that\u2019s technical in nature (both hardware and software), and be capable of translating complex research and information into concise reporting. The candidate must recognize what he\/she knows and what he\/she doesn\u2019t, and be able to work with Studio members and expert consultants to obtain and verify the information required.<\/p>\n

An ideal candidate will be a disciplined driven self-starter, fast learner, detail-oriented, articulate, thoughtful, considerate, able to work solo and approach problems independently, while knowing when to ask for assistance. The individual will work in the best interests of the artwork and the Studio, and routinely manifest the ability to anticipate problems and avoid them.<\/p>\n

Position will require domestic and international travel.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Liaising with LED fabricators and technical consultants at all stages of a project: pre-proposal, proposal, budget finalization, design and mock-up reviews, testing, programming, installation, and commissioning. Involves travel to project sites and fabricators\u2019 facilities.<\/li>\n
  • Assisting with the design and implementation of archive systems for hardware and software related to LED artworks and projects.<\/li>\n
  • Managing LED spares stock.<\/li>\n
  • Coordinating LED repairs with clients and\/or fabricators, consultants.<\/li>\n
  • Travelling to project sites and fabricators\u2019 facilities for client visits, mock-up and content reviews, and installation.<\/li>\n
  • Supporting Project Managers on day-to-day shepherding of LED and other technical projects.<\/li>\n
  • Consulting and sharing information with experts, and identifying new experts to advance technical projects.<\/li>\n
  • Maintain detailed centralized documentation of key Studio tech information.<\/li>\n
  • Participate in planning, design and development of Studio best-practice procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A strong candidate will have the following experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • At least 3 years experience in a creative and demanding tech environment.<\/li>\n
    • Working knowledge of media software and programming, ideally electronic-display related.<\/li>\n
    • Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Final Cut, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom and Excel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0A strong candidate will have the following skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Must love pithy.<\/li>\n
      • Extreme attention to organization, detail, accuracy, and affection for professionalism.<\/li>\n
      • Very effective, rapid problem-solving skills. Must be decisive.<\/li>\n
      • Must listen well, take direction happily, and rely on feedback to foster growth.<\/li>\n
      • Innate ability to make work simple and straightforward, and not overcomplicate.<\/li>\n
      • Ability to work well as part of a team, collegially, with a focus on the best interests of the artwork, Artist and Studio.<\/li>\n
      • Ability to organize and centralize high-volume\u00a0information in a speedy creative environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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