Temporary Graphic Production Technician

Description

Department : Exhibition Design and Productions

Reports to : Manager, Exhibitions Graphic Design

Job Type : Part-time - Temporary

Job Classification : Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location : Los Angeles - Academy Museum

Summary / Objective :

The Academy is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Production Technician to assist in executing exhibition graphics and didactic materials. This role is responsible for formatting design templates, preparing files for print production, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective production. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of print processes, materials, and fabrication, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Prepare and refine artwork for print production, ensuring accurate color, resolution, and file setup.
• Work closely with designers to maintain the integrity of creative concepts while optimizing production feasibility.
• Oversee file handoff to fabricators and printers, ensuring files meet specifications and production deadlines.
• Create and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for print and fabrication vendors.
• Negotiate vendor estimates and ensure cost-effective production without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with internal departments to value engineer solutions that balance design intent with budget and production constraints.
• Maintain production schedules, ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
• Oversee test prints, material proofs, and installations as needed.
• Assist with installation and troubleshooting of exhibition graphics when required.

Required Competencies :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required Vaccination : Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception : Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation : The expected base salary for this role is $28.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Position Requirements

Full-Time / Part-Time

Part-Time

Position

Temporary Graphic Production Technician

Location

Los Angeles

About the Organization

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy's commitment to diversity.

This position is currently accepting applications.