Technical Assistant in Digital Print - London, United Kingdom - Royal College of Art

Royal College of Art

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Technical Assistant in Digital Print needed on a casual basis during June and July days per week).

Renumeration:

Grade 5

The rate:
£17.05 per hour. (7 hours per day)

Background:

The Royal College of Art is one of the world's most influential institutions of university status

devoted to the study of art, design, humanities and communication.

Main purpose of the post:

Contribute as part of a team in the effective provision and availability of specialist

equipment and work areas in order to facilitate academic delivery, student learning,

and Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (RKEI) activities.

Provide technical assistance and guidance to all users, demonstrating equipment and

processes as appropriate.

Provide support in the daytoday function of technical services within the area of

Digital Print

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance and advice in printing services to students and staff,

demonstrating equipment and processes as appropriate.

Provide technical support, advice and demonstrations in the use of digital software for

the preparation of the print ready files to achieve a quality image and digitally print on

to fine art paper. Assist and support digital printing on a variety of printing substrates

using both Mac and PC software

Assist in the operation and maintenance of digital print resources, supporting both the

production of large format specialist printing and the high volume printed output

through the College print bureau services

Monitor work being carried out in the digital print area, ensuring high standards of

safety and housekeeping at all times.

Assist students and staff of all abilities in problem solving and finding technical

solutions.

Promote best practice within the digital print lab technical spaces, assist in the

maintenance of specialist equipment, monitoring of safety and accurate record

keeping.

Monitor and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with H&S policies and

procedures employed for managing Health and Safety.

Undertake any other duties consistent with the role as required and in agreement with

the Lead Technical Instructor and Technical Services Manager.

Comply with all Royal College of Art policies and procedures.

This role involves

Experience in a commercial Printing Bureau
Knowledge and experience in large format digital printing and software used in files

preparation, scanning and resolution to achieve a high quality output

Working experience of job queuing systems for digital printing methods and colour

management

Experience in properties and limitations of digital printing methods and substrates
Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Good timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritise and organise complex tasks
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent user focus and a flexible approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal at all levels
The ability to use initiative and work independently and as part of a team

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