California College of the Arts
Digital Fabrication Studio Manager
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
Digital Fabrication Studio Manager
The Digital Fabrication Studio Manager is responsible for supervising, maintaining, and ensuring safe use of the digital and traditional fabrication studios of the California College of the Arts. They must have current and significant experience with studio processes, materials, and technology and a commitment to maintaining an open, accessible, and safe learning environment. The manager primarily provides technical assistance and operational support to the Industrial Design, Architecture, and Fine Arts Program courses, majors, and graduate students as well as for interdisciplinary, youth, and extension courses in their area of responsibility. The Digital Fabrication Studio Manager supervises a team of 8-12 student workers and 2 graduate student assistants. This manager works with their Studio Operations colleagues to create an open, accessible, and safe learning environment that supports the Fine Arts, Architecture, and Design Program curriculum, while fostering positive and professional studio culture at CCA. They are responsible for developing and enforcing studio use and access policies, delivering safety orientations, and ensuring that studio use is in compliance with College policies and regulations for health, life, and safety. Studio Managers collaborate with program chairs and teaching faculty to ensure consistent, reliable, and appropriate support in the studio teaching and learning environment. They are responsible for managing studio funds, procuring materials and equipment, and collaborating on annual and long-term studio planning. Studio Managers should be comfortable with the use of digital systems for financial, scheduling, and inventory management. Studio Managers regularly participate in campus-wide projects for campus unification and studio sustainability. Experience with a student population is key; the Studio Managers work directly with studio users and interact on a daily basis with students, including many international students and English-language learners, shaping their CCA educational journey. Main Responsibilities: Studio Operations - 30% Manages studio facilities and equipment to ensure a well-maintained and safe environment; supervises and supports daily operations. Maintains equipment inventory and manages studio materials and supplies. Repairs and/or sends equipment out for repair as needed. Delivers general mandatory studio safety orientations for all studio users; provides specialized, advanced or tool-specific orientations and training as required. Manages storage and handling of studio materials, including hazardous materials; maintains inventory documents, updates catalog of Safety Data Sheets, supports semiannual waste pickup and attends mandatory HazMat trainings. Supports and participates in College-level initiatives and long-term projects for campus unification and studio sustainability. Acts as a fully contributing team member of Studio Operations and the Fabrication Studio Operations unit; participates in mutual support and collaboration to the benefit of the CCA Studios and the College as a whole. May be assigned to other responsibilities within Studio Operations when courses are not being offered in their studio, and in other situations where the workload in the primary area of responsibility is reduced. Management & Administration - 30% Independently manages a team of student workers, which includes: managing the labor budget, creating the student worker schedule, writing and updating job descriptions, hiring, administration of timesheets, performance management, training workers in studio tasks and safety, and providing professional development opportunities whenever feasible. Manages/provides supervisory support to the Digital Fabrication Graduate Student Assistants. Collaborates with their leadership to plan and execute the annual studio budget, including materials, supplies, equipment, and student worker funding requests. Coordinates with colleagues and supervisor on the creation and administration of policies and procedures that are consistent with studio operations across the college and responsive to the needs of programs, faculty, and students. Maintains and updates studio manuals, orientation and access records, shared studio calendar, and Portal web page. Keeps studio documents organized and accessible per departmental and College guidelines. Provides student assistance and shop supervision in the Northern wing of the Simpson Family building which includes the Digital Fabrication and the Furniture Design program studios. Academic Role / Support - 30% Meets regularly with program chairs and Academic Administration staff to ensure alignment of activities and facilities with curricular needs and goals. Provides feedback on course scheduling and works with stakeholders to optimize studio support. Works with Chairs, faculty and studio users on course-specific needs: this may include ordering materials, providing or supporting specialized demonstrations, or researching best practices and safe use of new or unusual studio processes or materials. Creates an open, friendly, studio environment while promoting and actively communicating the safe, healthy use of materials, processes, and techniques to all members in the Fabrication Studios. Works with the College community in a culturally-competent manner, consciously creating opportunities for inclusive and equitable access. Other - 10% Manages students in distress. Offers technical oversight and back-up support for other CCA studios when needed. Receives bi-annual training in First Aid, CPR, and AED use. Serves as a member of the College's Emergency Response Team. Performs additional duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education & Professional Qualifications BA or BFA required. 3 years working experience in a relevant field. Experience in art, design, and/or architecture education or production preferred. Administrative & Management Experience Confident using independent judgment in decision making. Experience collaborating and working in a team setting required. Developed organizational and task management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with and/or ability to learn a variety of software applications for financial, scheduling, and inventory management, including Google Suite, WebCheckout, Airtable, Adobe Suite, and others. At least one year of managing an operating budget of 5-10k annually. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Thorough knowledge and experience in multiple rapid prototyping platforms as well as digital and manual fabrication techniques is required. Understanding of the specific technical support needs of a range of studio practices including model making, laser cutting, robotic arm operation, CNC programming and operation, CAD modeling, 3D printing, fine arts and traditional woodworking. Experience in safe use and maintenance of laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers, and manually operated woodshop equipment. Experience in safe use and maintenance of bandsaws, table saws, routers, stationary sanders, and lathes. Confidence in using and teaching multiple CAD/CAM softwares. Fusion 360 and Rhino are preferred. Conversant in some coding languages, hardware and electronics, micro-controllers, soldering, circuitry, and/or actuators. Confidence using computer technology in your daily workflow. Familiarity using a variety of software applications including G Suite, Excel, Adobe, and Mac/Apple proficiency. WebCheckout knowledge is desirable. Familiarity with a broad range of physical materials and proficiency in multiple approaches to making will be expected. Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to artistic materials and regulations. Ability and desire to keep skills and knowledge current in a rapidly changing field. Equipped in providing safe instruction in the use of digital fabrication tools in wood, metal, and plastics. Ability to troubleshoot, repair studio equipment, and work with exterior vendors for specialized repair, upkeep, and purchasing as necessary. Interpersonal Skills Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively. Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty. Ability to work in a culturally-competent manner with diverse groups and individuals, including English-language learning students and historically disenfranchised populations. Experience working with a student population is highly desirable. Working Conditions This is a union-eligible, full-time, non-exempt position. This position is currently scheduled Sunday 12pm - 2pm, Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm. Must be able to occasionally work different shifts with prior notice. This position works in a climate controlled environment. This job requires long periods of sitting, standing, or repetitive tasks
The Digital Fabrication Studio Manager is responsible for supervising, maintaining, and ensuring safe use of the digital and traditional fabrication studios of the California College of the Arts. They must have current and significant experience with studio processes, materials, and technology and a commitment to maintaining an open, accessible, and safe learning environment. The manager primarily provides technical assistance and operational support to the Industrial Design, Architecture, and Fine Arts Program courses, majors, and graduate students as well as for interdisciplinary, youth, and extension courses in their area of responsibility. The Digital Fabrication Studio Manager supervises a team of 8-12 student workers and 2 graduate student assistants. This manager works with their Studio Operations colleagues to create an open, accessible, and safe learning environment that supports the Fine Arts, Architecture, and Design Program curriculum, while fostering positive and professional studio culture at CCA. They are responsible for developing and enforcing studio use and access policies, delivering safety orientations, and ensuring that studio use is in compliance with College policies and regulations for health, life, and safety. Studio Managers collaborate with program chairs and teaching faculty to ensure consistent, reliable, and appropriate support in the studio teaching and learning environment. They are responsible for managing studio funds, procuring materials and equipment, and collaborating on annual and long-term studio planning. Studio Managers should be comfortable with the use of digital systems for financial, scheduling, and inventory management. Studio Managers regularly participate in campus-wide projects for campus unification and studio sustainability. Experience with a student population is key; the Studio Managers work directly with studio users and interact on a daily basis with students, including many international students and English-language learners, shaping their CCA educational journey. Main Responsibilities: Studio Operations - 30% Manages studio facilities and equipment to ensure a well-maintained and safe environment; supervises and supports daily operations. Maintains equipment inventory and manages studio materials and supplies. Repairs and/or sends equipment out for repair as needed. Delivers general mandatory studio safety orientations for all studio users; provides specialized, advanced or tool-specific orientations and training as required. Manages storage and handling of studio materials, including hazardous materials; maintains inventory documents, updates catalog of Safety Data Sheets, supports semiannual waste pickup and attends mandatory HazMat trainings. Supports and participates in College-level initiatives and long-term projects for campus unification and studio sustainability. Acts as a fully contributing team member of Studio Operations and the Fabrication Studio Operations unit; participates in mutual support and collaboration to the benefit of the CCA Studios and the College as a whole. May be assigned to other responsibilities within Studio Operations when courses are not being offered in their studio, and in other situations where the workload in the primary area of responsibility is reduced. Management & Administration - 30% Independently manages a team of student workers, which includes: managing the labor budget, creating the student worker schedule, writing and updating job descriptions, hiring, administration of timesheets, performance management, training workers in studio tasks and safety, and providing professional development opportunities whenever feasible. Manages/provides supervisory support to the Digital Fabrication Graduate Student Assistants. Collaborates with their leadership to plan and execute the annual studio budget, including materials, supplies, equipment, and student worker funding requests. Coordinates with colleagues and supervisor on the creation and administration of policies and procedures that are consistent with studio operations across the college and responsive to the needs of programs, faculty, and students. Maintains and updates studio manuals, orientation and access records, shared studio calendar, and Portal web page. Keeps studio documents organized and accessible per departmental and College guidelines. Provides student assistance and shop supervision in the Northern wing of the Simpson Family building which includes the Digital Fabrication and the Furniture Design program studios. Academic Role / Support - 30% Meets regularly with program chairs and Academic Administration staff to ensure alignment of activities and facilities with curricular needs and goals. Provides feedback on course scheduling and works with stakeholders to optimize studio support. Works with Chairs, faculty and studio users on course-specific needs: this may include ordering materials, providing or supporting specialized demonstrations, or researching best practices and safe use of new or unusual studio processes or materials. Creates an open, friendly, studio environment while promoting and actively communicating the safe, healthy use of materials, processes, and techniques to all members in the Fabrication Studios. Works with the College community in a culturally-competent manner, consciously creating opportunities for inclusive and equitable access. Other - 10% Manages students in distress. Offers technical oversight and back-up support for other CCA studios when needed. Receives bi-annual training in First Aid, CPR, and AED use. Serves as a member of the College's Emergency Response Team. Performs additional duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education & Professional Qualifications BA or BFA required. 3 years working experience in a relevant field. Experience in art, design, and/or architecture education or production preferred. Administrative & Management Experience Confident using independent judgment in decision making. Experience collaborating and working in a team setting required. Developed organizational and task management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with and/or ability to learn a variety of software applications for financial, scheduling, and inventory management, including Google Suite, WebCheckout, Airtable, Adobe Suite, and others. At least one year of managing an operating budget of 5-10k annually. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Thorough knowledge and experience in multiple rapid prototyping platforms as well as digital and manual fabrication techniques is required. Understanding of the specific technical support needs of a range of studio practices including model making, laser cutting, robotic arm operation, CNC programming and operation, CAD modeling, 3D printing, fine arts and traditional woodworking. Experience in safe use and maintenance of laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers, and manually operated woodshop equipment. Experience in safe use and maintenance of bandsaws, table saws, routers, stationary sanders, and lathes. Confidence in using and teaching multiple CAD/CAM softwares. Fusion 360 and Rhino are preferred. Conversant in some coding languages, hardware and electronics, micro-controllers, soldering, circuitry, and/or actuators. Confidence using computer technology in your daily workflow. Familiarity using a variety of software applications including G Suite, Excel, Adobe, and Mac/Apple proficiency. WebCheckout knowledge is desirable. Familiarity with a broad range of physical materials and proficiency in multiple approaches to making will be expected. Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to artistic materials and regulations. Ability and desire to keep skills and knowledge current in a rapidly changing field. Equipped in providing safe instruction in the use of digital fabrication tools in wood, metal, and plastics. Ability to troubleshoot, repair studio equipment, and work with exterior vendors for specialized repair, upkeep, and purchasing as necessary. Interpersonal Skills Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively. Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty. Ability to work in a culturally-competent manner with diverse groups and individuals, including English-language learning students and historically disenfranchised populations. Experience working with a student population is highly desirable. Working Conditions This is a union-eligible, full-time, non-exempt position. This position is currently scheduled Sunday 12pm - 2pm, Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm. Must be able to occasionally work different shifts with prior notice. This position works in a climate controlled environment. This job requires long periods of sitting, standing, or repetitive tasks