Position at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Conservation Photographer Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

3-year, full-time position

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking an applicant to fill a
three-year Conservation Photographer position.  The successful
candidate will work as part of a dynamic team engaged in a major
initiative involving the documentation and digitization of the
conservation efforts of the VMFA's extensive African art collection.
Supported by a major grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the
position will serve the conservation staff to provide technically
superior, high quality digital images of assigned objects before,
after, and during treatments for the purposes of documentation.  The
Conservation Photographer is responsible for scientific images as
directed by the conservation staff for the purposes of research and
study.  The position maintains and profiles image capture hardware
and software; related computer hardware; and printing hardware.  The
position actively implements best practices for digital workflow,
storage, retrieval, and access, following VMFA's strategic plan to
make the collection widely available.

Requirements:

    Considerable knowledge of all aspects of traditional photography
    with particular emphasis on professional digital imaging
    equipment and processes.  Proficiency with various lighting
    techniques and styles for documenting 2D and 3D fine art
    objects.  Working knowledge of international archival
    digitization standards for fine art reproduction and the ability
    to implement those standards.  Experience with scientific
    imaging techniques such as IR imaging, UV-Induced Visible
    Fluorescence Imaging, and others.  Extensive computer skills
    related to digital imaging and digital imaging software
    including Photoshop and multiple types of camera control
    software.  Experience working across platforms (i.e. Windows and
    Macintosh operating systems).  Proficient with various imaging
    software suites such as Adobe and Hasselblad products.  This
    position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and
    deliver deadline driven work as well as the ability and
    knowledge of careful practices in working with VMFA's African
    art collection.

Qualifications:

    This position requires a BFA or higher in photography or a
    related communication arts and design degree.  Demonstrated
    experience with fine art reproduction photography or similar
    technical reproduction experience.  The selected applicant
    should have considerable experience with scientific imaging
    techniques, advanced digital imaging including various formats
    of digital capture, scanning, and printing, as well as extensive
    experience in Photoshop editing.  A security background check
    will be required.

Hiring Range: This position is full-time and includes full state
benefits.  Salary will be determined based on qualifications and
experience.

To apply, log onto the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment
System at

    <URL:https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com>

and submit your application, letter of intent, resume, and
portfolio.  Position is open until filled.  Please contact the HR
office at 804-340-1485 if you need assistance.  EOE

The job posting can be found at:

    <URL:http://vmfa.museum/about/job-posting/conservation-photographer/>

Ainslie Harrison
Assistant Conservator
Sculpture and Decorative Arts Conservation
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220-4007

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