MASARY Studios seeks an adventurous, non-standard technician for a role working closely with studio Technical Director Jeremy Stewart. MASARY engages in artistic practices mainly on a commission basis including expressions in multimedia performance, video facade projections, interactive artworks, technology fabrication and more.
MASARY has a foundation in multimedia performance artworks and interactive installations. More information can be found on our portfolio and projects at www.masarystudios.com.
This position will be a part-time position with the title of Technical Assistant.
The ideal candidate has facility in some or most of the skills outlined below. All tasks and responsibilities will be designed and supported by leadership at the studio.
Assist Technical Director with development and research for our projects.
Setting up and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks and communication between machines, platforms, and systems.
Required
Python. Python is widely used in our work, research, and development process, including for image, audio, and data analysis, networking, and machine learning. Python is used throughout all phases of project development, from proof-of-concept to production. An ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience working with Python, including across one or more of the areas mentioned above.
Networking and Messaging: Setting up and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks and communication between machines, platforms, and systems. Understanding of different messaging protocols.
Familiarity with GIT VCS (we primarily use Github)
Comfort working with command-line interfaces.
Preferred
Experience and comfort working with Linux-based systems
Setting up new systems, monitoring and system maintenance, log checking, etc.
Familiarity with SSH and SFTP for remote connection, file transfer, system monitoring, etc.
Nice to Haves
Experience with image processing concepts and ideas
Working with cameras and OpenCV
Experience with AWS
Setting up VMs using EC2
Web server routing setup with Route 53
Javascript
Node, Express, React, Material-UI, Socket-io, Pixi.JS, Mediasoup
MongoDB
Nginx
Physical computing experience
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensor inputs, PCB layout and design, etc.
TouchDesigner
Max/MSP
Interested candidates should send the following to DRJ@masarystudios.com:
Resume
Cover Letter / statement of interest, please include:
Your experience in and exposure to relevant art fields (public art, new media, interactive art, performance, etc.)
Your strengths and areas for potential growth given the skills we seek
Your ability to start work after July 1, 2021