Digital Imaging Assistant 1
The Department of Visual Services in the School of Art + Art History + Design has a paid opportunity for a student interested in working with digital image collections. You will gain knowledge related to art history, digital image management and cataloging.
Art History Juniors and Seniors are preferred.
Please see detailed job description below.
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JOB TITLE: Digital Imaging Assistant 1
ORGANIZATION NAME: School of Art + Art History + Design, Visual Services
WEBSITE: http://art.washington.edu/about/artfacilities/visual-services/
HOURLY PAY RANGE: min $14.00
CONTACT: Morgan Bell at: morganfb@uw.edu
NATURE OF ORGANIZATON:
SoA+AH+D Visual Services staff is here to help faculty, students, and staff with their image needs for teaching, presentations, and class assignments. The facility maintains a digital image database for teaching and is a digital imaging center for new image orders from faculty and inhouse archival material.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scan 35mm slides; perform copystand photography; edit digital images using Photoshop; track metadata and processes in Filemaker Pro databases; process images for database in preparation for uploading to servers; assist students and faculty with image and presentation needs; related tasks and projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: demonstrated extreme attention to detail; competency with computers and an interest in digital imaging; a willingness and ability to learn new software and/or equipment; capability to balance detailed processes while providing service to students and faculty; ability to follow instructions closely and consistently; dedication to maintaining a regular weekly schedule. Desired: comfort with the Mac OS; basic knowledge of Photoshop and FileMaker Pro; strong verbal and written communication skills.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:
Exposure to art and art history; gain computer, digital imaging, and digital asset management skills that can be applied in future work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email brief statement of interest, resume, names of two references, and times available for work.
If Work Study, the job number is ARTS10.
