Digital Imaging Technician, Newseum, Washington, D.C.
Posted October 30, 2015
Digital Imaging Technician
Full Time Permanent Position
Newseum, Washington, D.C.
Description:
The Visual Resources Department at the Newseum is seeking a Digital Imaging Technician to support the department’s digital image production. The images will be part of several exhibitions opening in 2016 and beyond.
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Director of Visual Resources, the Imaging Digital Image Technician will:
- Color correct, clean and retouch digital files of recent, digitally produced images as well as older photographs shot with film.
- Upress images to specific target sizes as needed
- Scan photographic prints and negatives as needed
- Photograph artifacts, capturing images suitable for exhibition promotion
- Assist with exhibition installation photography, as required
- Assist the Director of Visual Resources in other digital file adjustment duties as directed
- Be person of contact for operation and troubleshooting of VR’s printing and scanning equipment
Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of digital image processing software such as Adobe Photoshop CC
- Demonstrated experience in color correction, cleaning and retouching of photographs
- Demonstrated experience in flatbed image scanning of both opaque and translucent media
- Familiarity with Perfect Resize or similar upressing software
- Experience in object photography and lighting
- Knowledge of quality control techniques and best practices related to digitization processes
- Familiarity with PhotoMechanic, Bridge, Excel or other image presentation/management programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately in detail-oriented, busy production environment
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Starting date is ASAP.
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Indira Williams Babic
Director of Visual Resources
Newseum