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 $15.00
CONTACT: Morgan Bell
EMAIL: 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 in- house 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 metadata 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.
