Display Designer

Display Designer

Summary

The Display Designer will develop, fabricate and install several projects related to CCAD and one of its partnering organizations. This position will work independently to develop, fabricate, and install displays that explain key concepts to a wide audience around topics in innovation and mobility. The Display Designer will have direct experience with past learning projects at CCAD through the Corporate & Community Partnerships office, and a strong knowledge of equipment and processes available in CCAD's Fab Lab or a related fabrication shop.

The following is a list of those tasks currently known but will update and evolve as processes evolve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with related learning partners to develop displays of past projects

• Audit existing designs, deliverables, and content for the specific display projects

• Adjust and adapt previously designed materials and files

• Prepare files for vendors (i.e., vinyl suppliers, etc.)

• Work with past project participants to understand the project goals, outcomes, and installation needs

• Measure and map out displays to fit space appropriately, taking egress and interaction into consideration

• Research, select and order all materials, including mounting hardware, paint, adhesives, wood, panel, metal, and any other surfaces and elements needed for the display

• Detail out material budget prior to ordering to be sure to stay within budget

• Prepare cut files and utilize CNC machine for large-scale fabrication elements

• Seek regular feedback and approvals from learning partners before finalizing

• Communicate regularly with external partners, faculty, staff, and fellow students/alumni.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with display fabrication

• Knowledge and independence in using tools in the CCAD Fab Lab or other fabrication shop

• Working knowledge of necessary programs, including Adobe Creative Suite and CAD programs

• Organizational/project management skills

• Strong and respectful communication skills via email, instant messaging, text, phone and in person

• Responsive, self-directed, and reliable

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BFA in Industrial Design or a related field

• Experience with a corporate- or community-partnered project in the classroom and/or internship with an outside organization (preferred)

• Alum of CCAD (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee must be able to lift 40 pounds, and have the physical ability to install large display elements. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands. Vision abilities required in this job include overall visual acuity for digital, physical and print visual designs. Reliable transportation is necessary for this position.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CCAD is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, faculty, and staff. The safety and health of our community is our paramount concern. As a part of the Return to Campus plan, any student worker or employee accessing CCAD facilities for class or work is expected to monitor their health on a daily basis. COVID-19 testing will continue and will be added to the weekly testing. Masks will be required for all individuals while working inside buildings and on CCAD's campus.

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.

CCAD Vaccination Requirement Notice

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is committed to protecting our students, employees, and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the state of Ohio, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, CCAD is implementing a vaccination requirement policy for its students and employees.

All employees, including on-campus, hybrid, or fully remote status, are required to receive the Covid-19 vaccination as determined by CCAD and provide proof of their fully vaccinated status upon hire.

Reasonable Accommodation: Employees in need of an exemption from this policy requirement due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief must request a Request for Exemption form from Human Resources to begin the interactive accommodation process after an official offer of employment is accepted. Accommodations will be considered and/or granted where they do not cause CCAD undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Please direct any questions regarding this notice to Human Resources at humanresources@ccad.edu.

*CCAD reserves the right to modify, supplement, revise, or rescind any part of this notice as it deems necessary or appropriate with notification.

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.

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