Job Description
School/Unit: School of Design
Post Title & Subject Area: Technical Officer – Moving Image Design within the Department of Communication Design
Post Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
Grade: Technical Officer
Reports to: Head of Department of Communication Design
The School of Design within the College comprises of 3 departments:
* Design for Body and Environment (BA Fashion Design, BA Jewellery & Objects, BA Textile & Surface Design and MA Design for Body & Environment).
* Product Design (BA and MA Product Design, BA and MA Interaction Design, MSc Medical Device Design and MA Service Design)
* Communication Design (BA Graphic Design, BA Illustration, BA Moving Image Design and MA Communication Design)
The aim of the School of Design is to create a design culture engaged in ongoing debate on all aspects of design; a culture that thrives on new ideas, new ways of doing things and new areas of exploration. We encourage our students to experiment and take risks in order to carve new aesthetic paths and make technical innovations within, and beyond, their design discipline. We have extensive links with Industry, and students regularly work on live projects within a commercial, social or cultural context. The College seeks to ensure that our design students develop the necessary creative, technical, thinking and interpersonal skills to become highly employable graduates, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
Salary: Technical Officer Salary Scale €46,311 - €73,443 per annum
Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the first point of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be 35 hours per week (net of rest breaks).
Location: This position is ordinarily based at the NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street,
Dublin 8.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide technical assistance to workshop users, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the techniques and processes involved in the operation of equipment in the – Moving Image Design within the Department of Communication Design
* Demonstrate, as required, techniques and processes in the operation of the various materials and equipment within the Department of Communication Design
* Managing, tracking and maintenance of equipment and studio booking/management.
* Demonstrating use of cameras, audio 7 lighting equipment
* Help students overcome specific technical problems that they encounter.
* Assist in supervising students in the workshop
* Co-operate with and provide supportive assistance to staff and to students – in bringing their conceptual ideas to fruition.
* Support teaching generally and demonstrate as necessary.
* Maintain equipment and where appropriate – construct equipment.
* Stock-take and manage the storage of materials.
* Order, store and record appropriate material stocks.
* Implement and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations at all times.
* Ensure workshop areas are organised to facilitate efficient and safe functioning.
* Engage in appropriate administrative duties particularly regarding Health & Safety, store maintenance and purchasing.
* Undertake any other such appropriate duties, which may be assigned from time to time by their Head of Department.
* Maintain records of Risk Assessments as provided by a suitably qualified person.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory:
* Academic qualification or equivalent relevant experience in the subject area of Communication Design
* An excellent understanding of audio/visual processes and techniques working knowledge of post-production software (Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Premier Pro, Dragonframe, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects)
* The ability to utilise and maintain audio/visual hardware to a professional standard
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Good communication skills.
* An excellent understanding best practices for ensuring health and safety.
* Good organizational and solution-solving skills.
* Relevant technical qualification or experience in the industry or a third level educational setting
* Experience of working with emerging digital design technologies and in blended learning environments.
* Capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the Department, School andCollege.
* Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong leadership skills
Desirable
* Experience of delivering skills training within a professional development context
* Experience of studio/live action filming
*
o Audio production experience