Digitech/ Assistant

Shantell Martin, Inc.; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Shantell Martin, Inc. in Mill Valley, CA seeks a freelance, part-time assistant to oversee digital workflow, print production, and assist with shoots. You will apply gesso to linen, stretch finished works, and manage large-scale pieces. A minimum of two years relevant experience is preferred.

The role requires expert Photoshop/Bridge, Capture One, and printing know-how, and physical ability to lift 30 lbs. Flexibility for occasional errands and handling archive materials is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Edit and retouch digital photos (dusting, color balancing, sharpening).
• Print production and handling using digital pigment printing tech.
• Gessoing linen, stretching finished works, and handling large-scale pieces.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop CC & Bridge

Capture One

Mac OS X Monterey

Flextight X1 scanner

FujiGFX100S

Sony A7R IV

Hasselblad

Large scale pigment printing

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Lift 30 lbs

Job description

Fine art photographer and painter with workspaces in Mill Valley and Oakland seeks a part-time detail-oriented individual to oversee digital workflow, print production, and assistance with photo shoots. The position also involves applying gesso to linen, stretching finished works, and handling of large-scale works. An ideal candidate has a minimum of two years relevant work experience.

Required Qualifications

• Expert command of Adobe Photoshop CC & Bridge.

• Proficient in Mac OS X Monterey

• Proficient in Capture One.

• Experience with large scale pigment printing.

• Experience scanning using Flextight X1 scanner.

• Knowledge of the following cameras and formats: FujiGFX100S, Sony A7R IV, Hasselblad.

• exceptional digital skills.

• Aptitude for organizing and managing physical and digital archived negatives, chromes, etc.

• Detail driven: Efficient, accurate, and precise work.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Digital photo editing and retouching: dusting, color balancing, sharpening and other image editing tasks.

• Print production & handling: experience with digital pigment printing technology.

• Painting production & handling: gessoing linen, stretching finished works, and handling large-scale works.

• Website: update and maintain through WordPress.

• Basic IT skills: Troubleshooting and maintaining maintenance of computers, printers, cameras etc.

• Archive: organize negatives, chromes, and digital files. Exacting digital organization.

• Maintain inventory of prints and paintings, update database and galleries, order studio and digital supplies.

• Exhibitions: coordinate production of prints.

• Fed-Ex, shipping, and mail: handle packing and shipping requests.

• Research: special projects as directed

• Graphic Design: assist in email blast updates, PR material, and other desktop publishing tasks.

• Experience with large scale stretching of linen or canvas for painting

• Art Handling of stretched and unstretched paintings

• Light Carpentry; Basic competency with non-power and power hand tools.

• Photographic documentation of artwork

• a car is useful for occasional errands.

Position is freelance, generally one day per week, with the possibility of additional hours/days.