Senior Photographer at the British Museum

Fast Forward; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious national museum in London is seeking a Senior Photographer to join their Photography and Imaging team. The role requires creating high-quality photographs of collection objects, adhering to best practices in collections security, and processing images to meet client briefs. The ideal candidate should possess advanced skills in studio equipment operation and techniques such as infrared and timelapse photography. Competitive compensation is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience producing professional quality photography under deadlines.
• Advanced operation of professional studio equipment and lighting.
• Knowledge of best practices in collections security and object handling.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality photographs of objects in the collection.
• Complete general photographic requests to support the Museum.
• Process images according to established workflow procedures.

Skills

Professional quality photography

Advanced studio equipment operation

Best practice in collections security

Image processing skills

Knowledge of 3D processes

Infrared photography techniques

Timelapse photography techniques

Job description

The British Museum is looking for a Senior Photographer to join the Photography and Imaging team.

You will work to create high quality photographs of objects in the collection to meet client briefs and complete general photographic requests in support of the Museum.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Produce professional quality photography and deliver assignments to deadline
• Advanced operation of professional studio equipment and lighting
• Observe and employ best practice in all aspects of collections security and object handling
• Process images as per photography and imaging workflow procedures and apply professional digital standards
• Knowledge of 3D processes, infrared, ultraviolent and timelapse photography techniques are desirable

Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first national public museum in the world. From the outset it was a museum of the world, for the world, and this idea still lies at the heart of the Museum’s mission today. The collection tells the stories of cultures across the world, from the dawn of human history, over two million years ago, to the present. Objects range from the earliest tools made by humans and treasures from the ancient world to more recent acquisitions from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, as well as the national collections of prints and drawings, and coins and medals. In addition to work in London, the Museum takes part in an extensive programme of loans and tours, both across the UK and throughout the world.

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