Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pratt Institute
Job overview
The Lab Manager role in the Department of Digital Arts at Pratt Institute supports the department's technology needs, ensuring smooth operation of classes and events.
Responsibilities and impact
The Lab Manager will support technology for students, faculty, and staff, manage hardware and software deployment, plan upgrades and tech strategies, prepare technology for events, maintain the render farm, develop IT systems, and assist the Operations Manager.
Experience and skills
The role requires a bachelor's degree, IT support experience with Apple and Windows, knowledge of specialist systems like render farms, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and in teams, and scripting/coding experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The department values innovation in digital arts with a community of over 400 students and 60 faculty, operating in a well-equipped facility fostering creative technology use.
Company information
Pratt Institute's Department of Digital Arts has a 35-year history in innovative technology application in arts, offering degrees in animation, art & technology, and game arts with extensive facilities.
Team overview
The candidate will join the department's IT team, reporting to the Technology Director, supporting a community of over 400 students, 60 faculty, and 7 staff.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Pratt Institute's Department of Digital Arts across 3 floors of Myrtle Hall with specialized studios and labs.
Unique job features
The role involves managing unique digital arts technology including a render farm, specialist systems, and collaboration with Pratt TV/Interactive Services for events.
Company overview
Pratt Institute is a prestigious private university located in Brooklyn, New York, known for its strong emphasis on art, design, and architecture. The institute generates revenue through tuition fees, grants, and donations, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across various creative disciplines. Founded in 1887 by industrialist Charles Pratt, the institution has a rich history of fostering innovation and creativity, with notable alumni including fashion designer Betsey Johnson and architect Peter Zumthor. Pratt's commitment to integrating practical skills with theoretical knowledge makes it a leader in creative education.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in IT support specifically for both Apple and Windows platforms, emphasizing your ability to manage diverse creative software and hardware environments.
Focus on showcasing your skills in specialist systems management such as local admin servers, render farm maintenance, and software imaging/deployment, as these are key responsibilities for the Lab Manager role.
Apply through multiple channels including Pratt Institute’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and track multiple submission points.
Connect with current members of Pratt Institute’s Department of Digital Arts or IT team on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent departmental projects, expressing enthusiasm for their innovative tech use, or asking about the technology challenges they face in the department.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'IT support', 'render farm', 'software deployment', 'hardware troubleshooting', and 'creative technology integration' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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