Engineer (Creative Hub)
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Job Description
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
JOCKEY CLUB CREATIVE HUB
The Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC3) Creative Hub is a creative venture dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation within both the university and the wider community. We emphasise industry-higher education collaboration and cross-disciplinary partnerships leveraging the potential of music-tech EdTech art-tech tech-transfer and interdisciplinary learning. With a strong emphasis on cross-cultural studies and research in creativity and pedagogy the Creative Hub is at the forefront of enhancing educational experiences and cultivating a vibrant creative ecosystem in Hong Kong.
Engineer ()
The University is inviting applications for this position to focus on the high-level administrative and technical aspects of the studio complex for the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC3) project.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in aligning the studios technical capabilities with academic and strategic goals;
- Support the technical direction for the studio complex staying informed about current recording and production technology trends;
- Maintain studio equipment and troubleshoot issues;
- Collaborate with artists and producers to achieve desired sound;
- Help establish and maintain technical standards and policies to ensure high-quality output and efficient operations;
- Assist in managing the budget for technical expenditures;
- Collaborate with senior staff in mentoring and guiding junior technical team members;
- Build and maintain relationships with equipment vendors and industry experts to stay updated on the latest trends;
- Overseeing inventory and facilities management; and
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A bachelors degree in audio engineering recording/mixing engineering or a related field;
- Minimum of 3 to 5 solid years of experience in a studio environment with a good understanding of technical management and project support;
- Familiarity with high-end recording studio equipment such as SSL and Neve consoles Avid HDX Systems and various outboard gear;
- Proficiency in current studio technologies trends and techniques. Experience with audio-visual systems like Meyer Sound systems Analogway Picturall Twin Liantronics LED Display Wall and Panasonic projectors;
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to team development;
- Good communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
- Strong troubleshooting skills for maintaining studio equipment and ability to collaborate effectively with artists and producers;
- Hands-on experience in setting up mixing and mastering recordings; and
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test/presentation.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one to two year. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Those who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
