Studio & Lab Technology Specialist

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Serve as the point person supporting maintenance and operations of the Department of Photography & Imaging’s digital labs, equipment, and digitization initiatives .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,000 - $85,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital photography and imaging technologies, with proficiency in equipment management, software applications, and technology training. Capable of providing technical support and developing effective partnerships across university departments while maintaining high standards of communication and project management.

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Digital Photography Equipment ManagementAdobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTechnical Documentation ProductionProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Digital PhotographyLighting TechniquesLarge-Format PrintingTechnical SupportSoftware Application AdministrationDatabase ManagementAudio/Visual Technologies3D ScanningVideo EditingRAW Workflow Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe LightroomCapture OneMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceEpson Printing SystemsCanon Printing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

PhotographyImagingArt Studio ManagementTheatrical LightingFilmmakingVR/AR TechnologiesAEM CMS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEMCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the point person supporting maintenance and operations of the Department of Photography & Imaging’s digital labs, equipment, and digitization initiatives
Administer and support software applications, equipment, databases, and systems
Provide direct technical assistance to faculty and staff
Provide instruction and oversight to students in digital photography, lighting, printing, and software
Support DPI IT infrastructure, including Mac and Windows desktops, endpoints, learning spaces, and servers
Develop and provide technology training for staff and faculty
Research emerging technologies and make recommendations
Partner with University departments and schools to develop and implement university-wide technologies
Partner with consultants, vendors, and IT departments to resolve technical, operational, and security needs
Supervise staff and students

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, project management, and supervisory skills
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
Highly detail-oriented and able to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities
Ability to produce accurate, complex technical documentation
Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills, technologies, software, and workflows
Knowledge of industry-standard audio/visual, recording, filmmaking, theatrical lighting/production, art studio management, computer hardware/software, and related technologies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Proficiency with internal administrative systems
Proficiency with digital photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and scanners
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom
Familiarity with RAW workflows using Capture One or Lightroom
Excellent color judgment and visual accuracy
Experience in large-format and fine-art printing, including Epson or Canon systems and diverse media such as canvas and silk
Preferred: 3+ years of experience as a professional photographer
Preferred knowledge of analog and digital photography, 3D scanning, motion capture, VR/AR, AEM CMS, and video editing
Must be able to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization
Enthusiasm for exploring how technology can support teaching and learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040
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