Technical Assistant - application deadline 9th January
Air Giants make joyful large-scale, inflatable soft robotics for close-up interaction with the public at art and festival events. See examples of our work here: www.airgiants.co.uk. We are building some exciting new work for presentation in 2022 and seek a Technical Assistant to assist with assembly.
There is a huge variety to this role and it could cover anything from soldering, cable wiring and building housings to laser cutting, fabric handling and sewing. Training will be offered as it is needed. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning new practical skills and enjoy collaborative problem solving.
The role is for 2 days/week, commencing mid-January and running till the end of April 2022. Additional days may be available later in this period. The day rate is £150. We hope that this will be the beginning of a longer relationship with this person and the company. Our workshop is in Lawrence Hill, Bristol, and this is where the assistant will be based.
Essential skills include:
To apply please email Emma at contact@airgiants.co.uk with a paragraph detailing your interest in the role and your CV by 9th January 2022. If you have a link to any of your work online please feel free to include it.
There is a huge variety to this role and it could cover anything from soldering, cable wiring and building housings to laser cutting, fabric handling and sewing. Training will be offered as it is needed. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning new practical skills and enjoy collaborative problem solving.
The role is for 2 days/week, commencing mid-January and running till the end of April 2022. Additional days may be available later in this period. The day rate is £150. We hope that this will be the beginning of a longer relationship with this person and the company. Our workshop is in Lawrence Hill, Bristol, and this is where the assistant will be based.
Essential skills include:
- Adaptability to and interest in a wide range of fabrication, including some at delicate scale
- Experience using hand tools and basic power tools (drills, drivers, …)
- Experience with assembling electronics including soldering
- Good communication and organisation skills
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Machine sewing
- 2D and 3D CAD design
- Interest in robotics and the arts
To apply please email Emma at contact@airgiants.co.uk with a paragraph detailing your interest in the role and your CV by 9th January 2022. If you have a link to any of your work online please feel free to include it.