Collection Photographer

**Job Posting Title:**

Collection Photographer**----**

**Hiring Department:**

Jack S Blanton Museum of Art**----**

**Position Open To:**

All Applicants**----**

**Weekly Scheduled Hours:**

12**----**

**FLSA Status:**

Non-Exempt**----**

**Earliest Start Date:**

Mar 14, 2022**----**

**Position Duration:**

Expected to Continue**----**

**Location:**

UT MAIN CAMPUS**----**

**Job Description:**

The Blanton Museum of Art is committed to increasing the diversity and inclusion in its working environment. The museum seeks an individual who pursues excellence through diversity at all levels and is committed to fostering an environment in which visitors, students, and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcome and can thrive.

The Collection Photographer is responsible for photographing/digitizing BMA collection objects for research, documentation, exhibition, and publication and for managing the digitized collection files. The Photographer will coordinate digitization priorities with staff members and schedule movements and preparations in coordination with technical staff. They will fulfill internal and external image requests, perform proactive digitization, and sustain and enhance the BMAs role as a university partner by improving access to BMAs collections and supporting its educational mission.**----**

**Job Details:**

**Responsibilities**

Object Photography

* Provide digital photography and scanning services in compliance with industry standards to document collections materials, including all manner of works on paper, paintings, three-dimensional objects, and installations.

* Utilize Photoshop/Lightroom etc. to perform post-production processes (e.g. image correction, digital retouching, etc.) as requested.

Digital Asset Management

* Will record, create, and manage descriptive and administrative metadata for digital objects following metadata cataloging practices in an accurate manner.

* Work with Collections, Print Room, and other staff to implement safe, efficient, and effective workflows for creating, editing, and managing archival digital images and derivatives.

* Help organize and maintain institutional image archive.

Object Handling and Preparation

* Practice safe object handling methods when handling collection materials; maintain security of collection materials and alert appropriate Collections staff to any preservation or conservation concerns identified during digitization process.

* Will coordinate with other technical staff to pull works from storage facilities and safely transport to the photography studio and will report all location changes to Collections and Print Room staff as required.

* Will coordinate with Matter and Framer as needed to prepare object for photography, i.e. de-framing or re-housing.

Exhibition Documentation

* Responsible for photographing exhibition installations as assigned for press images or archival documentation.

General

* Represents the museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

* Adheres to museum policies supporting management decisions in a positive, professional manner, and works collaboratively with all staff.

* Maintains confidentiality within and outside the museum.

* Ability to meet production, quality control, and metadata requirements and consistently meet deadlines.

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**Required Qualifications**

* Graduation from high school or GED and commercial training in photography.

* Three years of experience in darkroom and related photographic work.

* Relevant photographic and scanning experience, including studio photography and knowledge of studio lighting techniques.

* Knowledge of art handling and best practices.

* Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Suite and standard scanning software.

* Working knowledge of digital asset management software and collection management systems preferred.

* Ability to assess priorities, work well under pressure; manage time efficiently, analyze and solve problems independently and if necessary, collaboratively.

* Must be able to visually inspect artwork.

* Must be able to sit or stand for long period of time.

* Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

* BFA in Photography and/or substantive relevant experience.

* Working knowledge of digital asset management software and collection management systems.

**Salary Range**

$22.00 per hour

**Working Conditions**

* May work around standard office conditions.

* Usual darkroom and studio conditions.

* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a work station.

**Required Materials**

* Resume/CV

* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

* Letter of interest

**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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**Employment Eligibility:**

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----

**Retirement Plan Eligibility:**

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----

**Background Checks:**

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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**Equal Opportunity Employer:**

The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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**Pay Transparency:**

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure