Image Archivist

Gagosian; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent art gallery in Westminster seeks an Image Archivist to manage and update its digital image database. This role involves collaborating with the sales team, handling image requests, and requires advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and other software. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in an arts-related environment and be adept at multitasking under pressure. This is a full-time on-site position, working Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with digital images.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while keeping to deadlines.
• Knowledge of artist's copyright and image rights preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and update the global digital image database.
• Manage external publication requests for artists.
• Create digital renderings and color-correct images.

Skills

Image editing in Adobe Photoshop CC

Knowledge of Adobe Bridge

Experience with InDesign

PC proficiency

Tools

Adobe Photoshop CC

Adobe Bridge

InDesign

Microsoft Office

DAMS

SketchUp

Job description

Image Archivist

Department: Creative and Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Grosvenor Hill

Reporting To: Gallery Manager, London

Description

The Image Archivist is responsible for the daily organisation and update of the global digital image database in a meticulous manner and following Gagosian’s guidelines and specifications. Alongside this, the image archivist will be the primary point of call for image and printing requests from the London-based sales team and directors.

Key Responsibilities

Although this is not an exhaustive list, other key responsibilities will include managing external publication requests for represented artists in London, creating digital renderings for clients and 3D and Sketchup models for upcoming exhibitions, and colour-correcting and editing digital photography. At times, assistance will be required with creating exhibition floorplans, creating Artlogic press pages, as well as coordinating and liaising with external photographers and retouchers when the Senior Image Archivist is away.

The Image Archivist will work with and report to the Senior Image Archivist on a day-to-day basis, however, they will also have a dotted line into the Gallery Manager in London. This is a highly demanding, sales-focused role within a broader remit set across the archivist teams globally. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask and prioritise workloads both independently and collaboratively, they will possess superb communication and organisational skills, and have a keen eye for detail.

This role is Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm, on site.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential skills:

• Advanced level and proven record of image editing and colour correction in Adobe Photoshop CC.
• Confidence and good working practical knowledge of Adobe Bridge, InDesign,
• Acrobat, Microsfot office, DAMS and SKetchUp
• PC proficiency

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with digital images in an arts related environment, photo agencies or publishing industry.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time whilst always bearing in mind the importance of prioritising and keeping to deadlines.
• Knowledge of artist’s copyright and image rights preferred
• Willingness to work longer hours when necessary and under your own initiative in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently and able to recognize and prioritise what’s most important under pressure.
• Previous commercial gallery exposure highly advantageous.