Job Title/Department
Digital Imaging Specialist
Conservation Department
The Detroit Institute of Arts, housing one of the finest encyclopedic collections in the country, seeks a Digital Imaging Specialist. The successful candidate will join the Conservation Department consisting of conservators in paintings, paper, and objects; research scientist; imaging specialist; and mounts specialist. The candidate should have prior fine arts museum imaging expertise including:
× Photography of 2 and 3 dimensional works of art, achieving clarity of detail, evenness of lights, gradation and tonal fidelity.
× Proficiency with the latest Photoshop version, as well as image stitching and mosaic building software.
× Experience handling a wide range of art objects.
× X-radiography of works of art and maintenance of the source equipment.
× Ultra-violet imaging and infra-red reflectography, including the requisite image stitching software.
× Effective photo studio management – tending to the care of cameras, lights, computers, monitor calibration and supplies.
× Ability to work effectively with museum curators, exhibition personnel and conservators.
× Familiarity with polynomial texture mapping using reflectance transformation imaging techniques is desirable.
The Digital Imaging Specialist will also shoot and edit departmental video and images in support of departmental educational and conference needs, as well as prepare and organize conservation images for updates to TMS and DAMS (Digital Asset Management System). The Digital Imaging Specialist will work with the Photography Department staff in the creation of high-resolution images of the collection, as needed, in support of the collections access project. The Digital Imaging Specialist is also responsible for the development and management of the studio budget. The successful candidate will possess the organizational skills required to coordinate the imaging needs of the Conservation Department and the excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, essential to working collaboratively.
The Digital Imaging Specialist reports to the Director of Conservation. The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position is full-time with excellent benefits and compensation commensurate with experience. Please provide a letter of intent, curriculum vita, and contact information for three professional references in a single PDF file (please note that only one attachment is allowed). The deadline for applications is end of business day June 16, 2014. Applications must be submitted online at www.dia.org.
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