Photography And Archival Coordinator

***ART WORLD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED***

***EXPERIENCE WITH PHOTOSHOP AND ADOBE SUITE REQUIRED***

Candidates without this experience will not be considered

An established contemporary art gallery in Chelsea seeks a Photography and Archival Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience working with preparing a wide range of imaging for circulation, which will require expert level proficiency with Photoshop and Adobe Suite, as well as familiarity with video-editing software. Possession of strong organizational skills including past exposure to website content management systems and gallery databases is necessary. The successful coordinator will have knowledge of contemporary art, standard gallery practices, and experience in supportive roles. They will be precise, self-motivated, attentive to detail, visually acute, efficient and have a demonstrated ability to prioritize among competing tasks. Verbal communication skills and the ability to work closely and cooperatively within a team are essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience using website CMS and Artlogic or other gallery databases
• Experience in a supporting role at a gallery, museum or comparable arts organization
• Ability to work closely and cooperatively within a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with photography post-production and video editing software
• Familiarity with contemporary art and a strong interest in the gallery’s program
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Poised and friendly demeanor
• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or related degree

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Update artist CVs, bibliographies and narrative biographies with institutional and gallery exhibitions as per directions from Directors; update website
• Under direction from the sales team, generate sales PDFs and Artlogic Private Views for exhibition previews, art fairs, and individual offers following the gallery’s style guide
• Respond to rights and reproduction and licensing requests for image inquiries related to publications and scholarly materials, working in collaboration with licensing organizations such as ARS and VAGA
• Manage, edit and produce gallery exhibition catalogs with freelance designer, in consultation with Directors and Press Associate

Imaging:

• Organize photography of gallery art works and installation views
• Upload images and videos to Artlogic and disseminate to artist studios and sales team and communications department
• Diligently update installation images and related exhibition materials from third party institutions for artists’ and gallery archives
• Work closely with Registrars and Preparators to set up photography sessions
• Organize image files according to gallery naming, resizing, and organizational conventions
• Edit and retouch images as needed using Photoshop

Archival and Administrative support:

• Scan slides, research individual artworks, update archival documents with new information
• Provide support to Front Desk as needed
• Act as point person for research visits