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Karma is seeking an experienced and professional Photographer to join our Los Angeles gallery. Reporting to our NY based Photographer, with a dotted line to our LA based Sales Director, this role will cover photography, video, retouching and editing for our Los Angeles gallery, along with local file management, image retouching, equipment maintenance, and daily record-keeping.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Photography and Photoshop:
Manage daily Capture One sessions and ensure all necessary settings are applied to every image
Assist in photographing all incoming artwork inventory for exhibitions, fairs, and purchases
Retouch all images photographed in Capture One for export
Export files from Capture One to the necessary sizes and file types, according to internal employee needs and external client needs
Manage files on a shared server according to the internal organization system kept by the Lead Photographer
Mock-up images of artworks to scale, according to real artwork dimensions and the Karma scale guide
Assist with Photoshop needs assigned by the Lead Photographer, including mocking up artworks in client homes, gallery spaces, and outdoor installations
Maintain all equipment for daily use, including camera bodies, lenses, tripods, lights, computers, hard drives, and batteries
Keep a daily record of photographed artworks
Occasionally travel out of state for offsite photography needs
Videography:
Operate Blackmagic video cameras during gallery events
Make occasional videos of artworks for sales purposes
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
B.S. in Imaging Sciences, a B.F.A. in Photography, or equivalent professional experience
Prior experience working in a fine art setting, gallery and/or professional photography studio
Exceptional color management and image editing and retouching skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to carefully follow direction
Excellent communication skills and team player attitude
Must be able to prioritize and meet frequently changing deadlines
Strong proficiency with Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Capture One Pro
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Have a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must have a portfolio of recent work to demonstrate required skills and abilities
Knowledge and enthusiasm for our gallery roster and contemporary art is helpful
How to Apply
Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to hiring@karmakarma.org, with “Photographer, LA” in the subject line.
Karma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
We know that there are great candidates that may not have all of the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. We encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself!
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Posted on November 29