Head of Department Design Workshops

• Manage the Design Workshop Department which contains the units Wood, Ceramics, Moulding, Modelmaking/Rapid Prototyping, Illustration Techniques, Letterpress Typography and Bookbinding.
• Collaborate with the workshop units in all aspects of workshop management, thereby expanding the capacity, efficiency and creative profile of the Design Workshop department.
• Monitor safety and health regulations, plan workshop investments and supervise material purchase.
• Prepare requests for investments and create proposals for the strategic development of the workshops in alignment with the Faculty Management.
• Initiate contacts to suppliers and industry, optimize existing workshops and arrange maintenance needed.
• Share knowledge and facilitate teaching and training needs of students and staff.
  

Experience/skills

• Passion and interest in a variety of craft and techniques related to Graphic, Media and Product Design.
• Curiosity to widen the perception within the respective craft discipline and thus create a foundation for design-oriented actions and mindsets.
• Motivated to gain experience within an intercultural academic environment and willing to develop own profile at the intersection of craft and technology.
• Knowledgeable about current and future approaches within the field of workshops related to design. Interest in the training needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Hands-on manager with substantial professional and organizational experience. Training in a craft or study of a design related discipline and a connection to design are a plus.
• Ability to work well with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional experience and aesthetic sensibilities.
• Ability to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences.
• An interest in supporting and conducting research activities in the workshops and connect them to design.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English, which is the teaching language.
• Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate and motivate effectively.
• An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners towards the development of shared projects.