The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Collections Photographer in the Imaging and Visual Resources Department. Reporting to the Production Manager the incumbent creates high-resolution direct digital images to digitize and catalog the Museum’s collection, with a primary focus on drawings and prints, as well as three-dimensional works, and installation imaging, as required; photographs using a copy stand and also in a flexible studio to create image files suitable for the highest levels of offset reproduction and electronic publishing; photographs in accordance with Museum and international archival imaging standards, including those for color management and metadata; uses all relevant Photoshop software tools and provides color correction on an individual basis to match hue, saturation, lightness, and contrast of image files to original works; ensures the welfare of artwork throughout the imaging procedure; participates in curatorial meetings to determine best photographic approach; and, advises assistant collections photographers. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science or bachelor or fine arts degree in photography and three years professional digital photographic experience, including studio work or equivalent. Minimum two years imaging fine art or cultural heritage objects. Working knowledge and technical skill in high-resolution digital imaging procedures, equipment, and lighting for fine-arts imaging. Ability to use medium-format studio cameras and expertise in controlled photographic lighting. Knowledge of major artists and movements of modern and contemporary art history. Skill at rendering essential esthetic elements of works of art as they translate to photographic images. Solid working knowledge of the Mac operating system. Advanced knowledge of Photoshop. Excellent color judgment and ability to make own color corrections. Basic 35mm camera video skills. High level of organizational skill. Experience with handling fine-art works on paper preferred. Flexibility to work at MoMA’s midtown and Queens locations.

Please submit resume and cover letter (preferably in one PDF format), including salary requirements, to [email protected]. Please reference the position title in the subject line. The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.