Legacy London Recruitment

Image Archivist - Art Gallery - Paris

Posted: 12 minutes ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Image Archivist to support with the organisation, cataloguing, and maintenance of an international gallery’s digital and physical archives. You will report into the Senior Image Archivist and work closely with the Research, Exhibitions, and Sales departments.You will be responsible for assisting in editing, colour corrections, and the preparation of digital files and renderings for archival, exhibition, and publication purposes. You will support the distribution of high-quality images and documents on demand to internal teams. Duties include (but not limited to):Supporting the cataloguing and digital filing of image and document archives, ensuring metadata is complete and standardised across systems. Quality controlling incoming image assets from artist studios, freelancers, and in-house photographersMonitoring project management systems to ensure imaging projects are on scheduleIngesting new assets into the gallery’s digital asset management system; assigning known metadataFulfilling internal image requests, for example: creating to-scale digital art mock-ups, exhibition model chips, and poster facsimiles in Photoshop; coordinating photographyAdvancing digital workflow tools, and production procedural guides.Creation of digital pdf presentations to present exhibitions as a commercial tool (InDesign skills required)Submitting invoices and maintaining expense reportsAd hoc projects as assignedManaging external publication requestsPerform high-quality image rendering and post-processing for archival and production use.Generate pdf invitations and or presentationsEnsuring rendered assets meet technical and aesthetic standards. Requirements:1–2 years’ experience working with digital or physical archives, image libraries, or in an arts-related environment (gallery, museum, publishing, or photo agency) preferredAdvanced level and proven record of image editing and colour correction in Adobe Photoshop CC at a minimum.Confidence and excellent working practical knowledge of Adobe Bridge, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft office, DAMS and SketchUpKnowledge of artist’s copyright and image rights preferredFluent in French and English This role will be working Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm in the Central Paris gallery.

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