Photography Assistant for Fine Art Photographer

Established fine art photographer in Sausalito seeks a highly organized,
detail-oriented individual to oversee digital workflow, print production,
studio management, and occasional assistance with location photography shoots.
MUST have a minimum of two years relevant work experience. Position is 16-24
hours (two – three days) per week, with possibility of additional hours.
Flexible scheduling. Please include cover letter AND resume. Expert command of
the following is a necessity: • Mac OS X Monterey, Mojave • Adobe Photoshop
CS6 and CC, including adjusting image color and tonality using curves, color
balancing, sharpening, etc. Generate proofs and prints to highest standards.
Making selections using masks, utilizing Photoshop actions, working with basic
text and design elements. • Adobe CC: Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator,
Premiere, Acrobat • Eye-One Color Management • Epson Large Format Printing –
P20000 • Microsoft Office Suite • WordPress website administration Expert
command of the following photographic skills is a plus: • Camera formats:
FujiGFX100S, Sony A7R IV, 4x5, Hasselblad, • Capture One • Grip: general
capacity to set up and break down sets, lights, gear. Duties and
responsibilities: work with photographer and first assistant in these arenas:
• Digital photo editing and retouching, etc: dusting, color balancing,
sharpening and other image editing tasks. • Print production: Command of
digital pigment printing technology, including ability to manage production of
outsourced digital c prints. • Galleries: coordinate requests from various
galleries; print sales, press info, digital files. • Scanning: scan press,
negatives, chromes, etc., using Flextight scanner. • Website: update and
maintain • Exhibitions: coordinate production of prints, mounting, framing,
and delivery. Manage requests for bio, essays, and press images. • Archive:
organize negatives, chromes, and digital files. Exacting digital organization.
• Inventory: maintain inventory of prints; update database and galleries;
order studio and digital supplies • Fed-Ex, shipping, and mail: handle packing
and shipping requests Workflow: create 3-month plans to manage requests and
project demands • Organization: Maintain storage, print inventory database,
BackBlaze back-up. • Research: special projects as directed: (locations, new
technology, camera repair, etc.) • Graphic Design: assist in email blast
updates, PR material, and other desktop publishing tasks. • Errands: a car is
useful for occasional errands.