Collections Photographer (Fixed term)
Core
Produce high-quality digital images of 2D and 3D museum collection items (taonga, negatives, works on paper, complex objects) for public access, research, and collection management.
Role type
Collections Photographer (IC)
Builds
Digital surrogates of cultural heritage items
Domain
Museum / Cultural Heritage / Imaging
Required skills
Studio photography with 3D objects, Flash and constant lighting, Digitisation workflows for 2D materials, Adobe software, Capture One, Phase One camera systems, Colour management, International imaging standards (FADGI, Metamorfoze), Quality control
Preferred skills
Macro photography of natural history subjects, Museum/gallery/archive experience
Technologies
Adobe software, Capture One, Phase One
Responsibilities
Photograph 2D and 3D collection items, Manage digitisation workflows, Ensure quality control and accurate documentation, Collaborate with Collection Care and Access teams
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC