Job Opening Title: ARCHIVIST / DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER
Institution/Organization Name: VS+Company
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): New York, NY
Application Deadline: July 15, 2016
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Years of experience required: 2+
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: ARCHIVIST / DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER
VS+Company is a New York City based creative agency, specializing in artist representation, creative services, fine art restoration, retouching and printing services. VS+Company is seeking a dedicated individual to be the company Archivist / Digital Asset Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Archiving all files and physical prints produced for photography, creative services, retouching, and restoration projects
Organizing project files on the server and following the appropriate protocols for how jobs are archived
Working with asset creators across different departments to ensure archival workflow is followed and organizational mistakes are
corrected before a job is archived
Confirming all data is properly and redundantly copied to the archive and archive backups
Keeping track of content archived across local and offsite storage systems
Monitoring the health and integrity of archived files across two unique storage systems
Preforming biweekly and quarterly backups
Ensuring there is always an appropriate amount of working space on the server
Conducting all archive related projects and image research
Updating internal database catalogs, websites, and portfolios with images and image metadata
Managing migration of the archive catalog to a new DAM solution
Improving the interdepartmental archiving protocols
REQUIREMENTS
At least 2+ year of previous experience working with digital archives
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Extensive of knowledge of Adobe LightRoom
Familiarity with content and digital asset management systems
Comfort with digital image processing (formats, color spaces, file conversion, dissemination)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to multitask while successfully working within a team environment
Ability to evaluate large amounts of data and organize it into a clear comprehensive format
Uncompromising attention to detail
Effective researcher and problem solver
Thoughtful and analytical thinker
Deep understanding of Macintosh computers
Natural inclination to organization and cleanliness
Bachelor’s degree (with demonstrated interest in Fine Art or Photography)
START DATE
August 2016
BENEFITS
Medical benefits
4 weeks paid vacation per year
Interested parties should send resume and cover letter via email only to jobs@vsandcompany.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Archives Gig 