Photographer/ Studio Assistant

Empregara; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Empregara is seeking a conscientious individual to assist with day-to-day tasks involving high-value, fragile artworks in NYC. Responsibilities include proper handling with gloves, documenting incoming and outgoing artworks, and supporting sales and client interfacing.

Documentarian photography experience is required, and knowledge of precision photographic instruments is helpful. Artistic skills like painting or carpentry are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in documentarian photography is required.
• Knowledge of precision photographic instruments is helpful.
• Artists with painting or carpentry skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle artworks with gloves as appropriate and ensure proper handling.
• Document incoming and outgoing artworks to the studio.
• Assist with sales-related administrative tasks.
• Interface with clients to facilitate service and information exchange.

Skills

Documentarian photography

Client interfacing

Art handling

Sales administration

Painting

Carpentry

Tools

Precision photographic instruments

Job description

Description

Seeking a conscientious individual with a strong work ethic to assist in day to day tasks dealing with high-value, fragile artworks. Duties include but are not limited to; proper handling of artworks using silicon and cotton gloves where appropriate, documentation of incoming and outgoing artworks to the studio, sales task administrative assistance and client interfacing. Experience in documentarian photography is required, and knowledge of precision photographic instruments is helpful. Any artist’s skills including painting and carpentry can also make you a good candidate. This is an opportunity to join a world class high end art services organization, nestled in the heart of the NYC art world.