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The Photography Manager is an integral member of the Design and Publishing team, working closely with the Director of Design and Publishing, Senior Designer, and Studio Manager on a wide range of print and digital projects. In collaboration with the Director of Design and Publishing, the Photography Manager is responsible for conceptualizing, art directing, and producing creative, high-caliber visual content for the museum’s collection and exhibitions, marketing campaigns, educational programs, portraits, and other special projects and institutional initiatives.
In collaboration with the Design and Publishing Studio Manager, the Photography Manager is responsible for creating and managing photography and digital assets as part of a wider collections management effort. This position will assist the Studio Manager in the organization and delivery of rights and reproductions requests, organize files, apply metadata to new and archival photography, assist with the implementation of a digital asset management system, and manage contract photographers and external imaging and rights related partners.
This is a union position.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Using digital photography equipment, photographs works of art, exhibitions, installations, marketing campaigns, artist portraits, events as needed, and activities to meet print and digital publishing, press, and archival needs.
Edits digital image files, including cropping, lens correction, color correction, contrast adjustment, digital spotting, and formatting for various uses including print media, print publications, social media, email newsletters, gifs, and other digital needs.
Coordinates and supervises the work of contract photographers; may occasionally be required to accompany contracted photographers offsite on photo shoots.
Manages and maintains the photography studio, supplies, and equipment.
Handles and ensures care of works of art during imaging. Stays current with best art handling practices.
Maintains accurate and consistent color profiling and curves for software and devices, in keeping with photography style guide.
Maintains record logs of imaging progress and communicates updates to appropriate stakeholders.
Maintains the organization of digital image files and assigns appropriate naming conventions.
Participates in discussions with curators, publishing and marketing managers, and others to determine the photographic approach that will best communicate the important elements of individual collection objects for the required purpose.
Manages the photography equipment budget and replaces/updates studio equipment as needed.
Assists in the conceptual development and art direction of photography for marketing campaigns, special projects, and other institutional initiatives.
Oversees digital and physical image proofing for print on demand program, external curatorial exhibition projects, Charles “Teenie” Harris archive related projects, and other needs.
Assists in the implementation, planning, organizing, maintenance, and archiving of all images to the museum’s digital asset management system and server following specific guidelines, practices, and accurate naming conventions.
Works closely with registrars, art handlers, and museum security to determine most productive and effective schedule for access to artwork and galleries.
Works closely with the Exhibitions and Collections team on object photography, and works with Curators and Design and Publishing Studio Manager to identify potential needs and ratios for photography.
Creates derivative object images for the museum’s collections management system and uploads images with appropriate metadata, appropriate naming conventions, and updates the CMS to reflect updated information.
Continues to develop talents by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and joining professional organizations giving specific attention to best cultural and studio imaging practices, photogrammetry, 3-D imaging, and Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI). Responsible for following developing trends, best practices, and technologies in photographic capture process to ensure the highest industry standards.
Works closely with the Design and Publishing Studio Manager to determine and prioritize imaging projects.
Provides licensed images to outside publishers as requested.
Coordinates batch image file transfer with Getty Images, Art Resource, and other imaging and rights partners.
Manages and maintains vendor relationships
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Required: College degree in photography or related discipline; minimum five years experience in a commercial and/or studio setting. Art handling experience in a museum setting strongly preferred. Awareness and understanding of current issues and trends in contemporary design, photography technology, and the arts.
PLEASE NOTE: An online digital portfolio of work is required. The portfolio should demonstrate a wide variety of photography styles including object, portrait, editorial, event, commercial, and installation photography. The portfolio should demonstrate an understanding of composition and lighting as well as editing and color correcting capabilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Expertise in use of current DSLR cameras and studio lighting working methods for both 2-D and 3-D art objects; advanced knowledge of digital photography, including scanning, and related resources and equipment, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, digital asset and archival management, archival and media storage, color management, applying metatags and keywords, and preparing photos for use in print publications, social media, and digital applications. Must be self-motivated and possess strong communication and organizational skills and be able to perform optimally without direct supervision in a fast-paced work environment. Experience working with a project management tool such as Asana is required. Experience managing a budget.
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Nikon DSLR cameras, lenses, accessories, copy stand, easel, Epson Expression 10000XL flatbed scanner, strobe lights, soft boxes, reflectors, Adobe Creative Suite (iOS), LightRoom, Nikon Control Pro 2 camera software, Axiell EMu, NetX, Outlook, Asana, WeTransfer, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, Documents, and other equipment or software required to perform duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit for long periods at a time viewing a computer screen. Must be able to carefully handle art objects and other materials (50 lbs or less), while bending, lifting, walking, and turning. As needed, must be able to stand for long periods of time. May be required to travel offsite for museum-related photography needs.