Digitech​/ Assistant

Fine art photographer and painter with work spaces 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.

• 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:
  FujiGFX
  100S, 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.

• 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 Word Press.

• 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.