Hi all, The Harvard Art Museums has a job opening for a fine art photographer. Join the ranks of the department of digital imaging and visual resources and be part of the team that creates the museums' art images. This role is all about the production of archival photographic documentation of objects in the collections (http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections) for use in publications, catalog records, and a variety of analogue and digital formats.
This is a 28 hour per week part-time position located at the Harvard Art Museums Somerville Research Facility in Somerville, Massachusetts. Full details are at https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1258330&PartnerId=25240&SiteId=5341. Duties and Responsibilities * Create still images that are compliant with current museum standards and that accurately represent the objects from all the museums' collections. * Photograph gallery exhibits and installations for the museums' archive, analog and digital publications, and press releases. * Work with the DIVR coordinator, curators, conservators, and other staff to prepare project plans and establish and set timetables to meet project deadlines. * Independently and collaboratively create imaging workflows for maximum productivity. * Maintain and develop skills in the use of professional digital capture systems, both hardware and software, according to current museum best practices. * Test new equipment and technologies. Make recommendations on equipment purchases and repairs to keep studio updated and functioning. * Maintain and/or oversee maintenance of studio and imaging equipment. * Consult with conservators and curators to determine views, appropriate setup, and lighting for museum objects. Work with conservators, curators, and collections management staff to ensure safe handling of works of art. * Process digital files to match original art objects, maintaining industry standards for color managed workflows. Conduct and/or supervise color correcting, retouching, and processing of raw digital files. * Prepare Photoshop scripts to automate file processing and to develop efficient workflows tailored to specific projects. * Provide technical guidance to other HAM staff and collaborate with colleagues at other institutions on the production of images. * Produce written and visual documentation of studio projects and workflows as part of a shared resource of reference material. * Other related photography duties will be assigned as necessary. Basic Qualifications BA in photography or related field required, MFA preferred; 5+ years' professional digital photography experience in a museum or library, or similar setting required. Recent portfolio of images relevant to the position required. Please note: The Harvard Art Museums requires pre-employment screening for all positions. Jeff Steward Director of Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technology Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.harvardartmuseums.org<http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/> Code with us on GitHub<https://github.com/harvardartmuseums> | Watch us on Vimeo<https://vimeo.com/harvardartmuseums> | Follow us on Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/harvartmuseums>
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