Assistant Director, Creative Technology

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology performance and education supporting some of the worlds most talented musicians dancers and actors. As part of Juilliards Center for Creative Technology youll have access to cutting-edge tools and resources to push the boundaries of digital creativity in the performing arts while also making a meaningful impact in the classroom. You will also play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the centers production facilities ensuring they remain at the forefront of media and technology.

Description:

The Juilliard Schools Center for Creative Technology (the Center) is seeking an Assistant Director of Creative Technology to develop implement and support innovative multimedia experiences that enhance learning performance and creative expression. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and artistically driven professional who can bridge the gap between technology and the performing arts. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of the Center to design prototype and execute performing arts experiences including interactive media projects immersive experiences and performative installations. Additionally this position is responsible for supporting classroom activities and assisting with maintaining the Centers video and audio production facilities and equipment.

The salary range for this role is $72000-$80000 per year.

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905 The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The schools mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians dancers and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists leaders and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest and we also thrive because we enjoy each others company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website .

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creation and integration of high-quality digital-visual content for performances events and digital platforms produced by the Center.
• Utilize real-time video processing motion graphics and projection mappingto enhance stage productions and educational content produced by the Center.
• Develop content and media that will be used as part of interactive installations and experiences produced by the Center using tools such as Max/MSP TouchDesigner Unreal Engine or Unity.

• Assist faculty teaching at the Center in integrating multimedia tools and interactive technologies into their coursework.
• Provide technical support for classroom activities including video production interactive media and projection.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to help students and faculty use digital tools effectively.
• Maintain and troubleshoot media equipment in classrooms ensuring a seamless learning experience.

• Assist with the operation and upkeep of the Center for Creative Technologys video and audio production facilities.
• Maintain troubleshoot and repair video cameras audio recording equipment lighting setups and computer workstations working with the Schools IT department as necessary.
• Coordinate equipment checkouts and reservations for students and faculty.
• Research and recommend new video audio and interactive media technologies to enhance the centers capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualification:

• Proficiency in video production and post-production including experience with software (Adobe Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve After Effects or Final Cut Pro).
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing audiovisual (AV) hardware including DSLR/mirrorless cameras professional audio interfaces lighting rigs (e.g. LED panels DMX systems) and Windows/macOS-based computer workstations.
• Hands-on experience with real-time media software (e.g. TouchDesigner Max/MSP Resolume Isadora Qlab).
• Knowledge of projection mapping and interactive video technologies such as TouchDesigner.
• Proficiency with game engines (Unreal Engine Unity) and real-time rendering workflows.
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge (e.g. Python JavaScript C#) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with artists and educators.

Successful candidates will have:

• 5-years experience working in a creative technology lab media arts center or performing arts institution.
• Experience working in theatrical-stage environments or a new media gallery or studio
• Strong background in some aspect of the arts; theater dance classical music or new media
• Experience with Resolume Max/MSP Qlab and Unreal Engine.
• Experience in or interest in developing new tools for interactive and multimedia art-making.
• A degree in arts production digital performance technology digital-interactive arts or computer engineering with an emphasis on performing arts technology.
• A strong passion for interdisciplinary collaboration between technology and the arts.

Work Environment:

• The position allows for hybrid work however meetings with creatives and designers brain-storming sessions rehearsals and other activities that require or benefit from physical presence will be conducted on-campus.
• Some flexibility in schedule will be required especially during rehearsals production performances and other activities that take place in one of Juilliards theaters.
• Assistant Director will have a desk in a semi-private area with access to our studios for special meetings.

Submission of a cover letter along with a resume is a requirement of all applicants.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty staff students and other members of the Juilliard community and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion creed age sex national origin alienage ancestry citizenship sexual orientation or preference gender identity physical or mental disability medical condition predisposing genetic characteristics marital status partnership status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers but is not limited to recruitment hiring training benefits rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission access and treatment in school programs and activities.