Lab Technician- Fashion Dept, PT

Lab Technician- Fashion Department, PT

The Fashion Department at CCAD is looking for a part-time Lab Technician who will provide technical support within the fashion department of the college. Reporting directly to the Lab & Studio Manager, this position will also coordinate their work with the Fashion Department Chair. This position will assist with providing support and direction of work for the student employees who assist the Lab Tech with the day-to-day operations of the fashion labs and classroom. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees all sewing and dye labs:

• • Sewing machine upkeep (oil machines, light repairs)
  • General upkeep of ironing stations (maintenance of irons and upkeep of tables)
  • General organization and upkeep of dye lab
  • General organization and upkeep of resource room and supply closets
• Manages Fabric Printer:
  • Monitors supplies, maintenance, and repair
  • Works with students to prepare materials needed to print fabric
  • Prints yardage as needed
• Implements and supervises regular scheduled cleaning and organization of the studio facilities
• Trains fashion student employees on various studio tasks
• Advises students on technical matters as needed during contact hours
• Other duties as assigned

This candidate can work up to 20 hours a week. The schedule is flexible but may require some weekend and evening work as needed. The pay rate is $17.51/hour.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED required. B.F.A. in fashion design preferred, or equivalent experience in the field of fashion design. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of digital fabric printing, experience in use and repair of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. The individual must have basic computer skills such as an understanding of Microsoft Word and the ability to use email, as well as the ability to multitask. Strong interpersonal and communication skills is expected as the candidate will be reporting to their supervisors and directing student employees on a regular basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk or hear, and smell.
• The employee frequently is required to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION: This position is part-time, non-exempt. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. 403B retirement voluntary contribution eligibility, campus parking, and free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. CCAD's Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to help CCAD grow with intention into a more inclusive and equitable institution. Learn more at ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.