About the faculty and the position

The Faculty of Film, TV and Games (FTVS) at the University of Inland Norway (INN) was gathered as one unit from August 1, 2024. The new faculty consists of three departments; the Norwegian Film School, the TV School and the Game School, and aims to create optimal framework conditions for the further development of our audiovisual academic environments. The faculty takes responsibility for artistic education at the highest level with the ambition to be nationally leading and internationally recognized.

We are looking for a studio employee for the faculty's studios and production facilities. You will be part of a competent technical department that works with three of the foremost academic environments in the country within film, TV and game education, and you will be able to contribute to the development of a new and unique faculty. The main workplace will be Lillehammer, but the faculty also has studios in Hamar and Oslo.

We envision an everyday life in the position consisting of a varied working day with follow-up and guidance of the students' activities in the studio, including the construction of scenography and scenery, with a focus on a safe working environment and learning for the students. Operation of the studios, including booking, maintenance and purchase of consumables, in collaboration with the rest of the technical staff. Involvement and participation in relevant development projects in the technical staff and against the academic environments, especially in the use of new technology in studio production. Follow-up of security at external recording sites.

Responsibilities and duties

• Student guidance/follow-up in connection with the construction of studio decorations
• Follow-up of HSE, tidiness and order in the faculty's studios
• Administration and coordination of the faculty's studio resources.
• Ordering materials, consumables and equipment.
• Operation of prop and set storage.
• Planning and design of future studio facilities and studio production needs.

Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

You must have:

• A certificate as a carpenter or joiner, or other relevant education. Experience from construction, decoration/scenography, studio operations, or other relevant disciplines can be compensated for a lack of formal education.
• Competence to manage and carry out construction projects in the studio and on location.
• Basic Norwegian skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Driver's license Class B.

It is desirable with:

• Experience with supervision and training of students or pupils
• Varied studio or stage experience with both physical decorations and digital rigging
• Relevant HSE skills

It is an advantage with:

• Project management experience from the film, television and/or theater industry
• Painting/decorating and patination skills
• Knowledge of basic design software such as Adobe, SketchUp
• Driver's license Class BE or C1

Personal qualities:

• Ability to manage your own workday
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Good tidiness and sense of order
• Authority and leadership towards students.
• Motivated, willing to change and curious.

The assessment of which candidate is best qualified will be a comprehensive assessment of education, experience and personal suitability, in addition to motivation and other qualification requirements as formulated in the text of the advertisement.

The position and associated tasks must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for government employees, including the Act on Control of Exports of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology, etc. Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to take up the position at the University of Inland Norway. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment."

We offer

• an exciting and challenging job at a developing university.
• salary in the position of Department Engineer (job code 1085) according to competence and experience.
• membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.
• good working conditions.

For more information about INN as an employer, see here.

Applying for the position

Applications and attachments are submitted electronically via "Apply for the position".

The application must contain:

• Letter of application
• CV with an overview of education, experience and other skills
• Copy of diplomas and certificates
• Other attachments that are considered relevant to the application

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Information about you may be made public even if you have requested not to be included on the applicant list. If your request is not granted, you will be notified accordingly.

For more information about the position, please contact: Technical Manager Geir Ove Thorsveen, geir.ove.thorsveen@inn.no

Diversity and affirmative action

The University of Inland Norway believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want employees with different skills, professional combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving. We will make arrangements for employees who need it. Examples of adaptations include technical aids, adapting furniture or changing routines, work tasks and working hours.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview. In order to be considered as an applicant in these groups, i.e. positively treated in this way, applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more on the employer portal.

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