Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Senior Technical Officer / Technical Officer
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 26/11)
The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries. DACI currently offers three Undergraduate programmes, BA (Hons) Aminations and Digital Arts, BA (Hons) in Creative Media Industries and BA (Hons) in Film and Visual Arts, and two taught master programmes, MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) and MA in Curating and Art History (MACAH). For more information about the programme, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/.
The needs of the Department are varied and include film production, animation, motion capture, sound recording, Mixed Reality and virtual sets. The appointee should have a high level of computational and technical literacy for general troubleshooting, learning new equipment, maintenance, and support to communicate with Full-time and Part-time instructors and vendors. The appointee will also be a liaison between the Department and University’s IT and facilities management units as well as vendors for current and future software and hardware.
Responsibilities
The appointee will be required to:
- Managing equipment stock, equipment routine check-in/out and room booking
- Providing technical support for classes, students and staff
- Providing technical support and maintenance for facilities, such as computer labs, sound studio film/video and animation production equipment, etc.
- Conducting equipment and facilities demonstration for classes and students
- Providing technical support for events and activities of the Department and
- Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A higher diploma or above qualification in a related discipline with relevant work experience
- Knowledge of audio/visual equipment and facilities, and maintenance of computer labs and sound studio
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn multimedia tools, including but not limited to Mixed Reality, 3D Scanning, motion capture, professional film camera, Motion Control Camera Rigs, Virtual Set Extensions (LED Video Wall), etc.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime; and
- A good command of English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua)
- Previous working experience in a university or comparable setting will be an advantage
Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at the relevant rank.
Salary and Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, and gratuity.
Application Procedure (online application only)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
