Principal Responsibilities: 1. Views subjects and settings and plans compositions, camera positions, and camera angles to produce desired effects. 2. Evaluates the technical requirements of complex projects. Determines the most appropriate techniques and methods as well as time needed to complete assignments or projects. (Assignments may require innovation to resolve problems that are not necessarily governed by established procedures.) 3. Selects and assembles equipment according to subject material, anticipated conditions, and knowledge of function of various types of cameras, lenses, films, and accessories. 4. Provides color management support; matches hues and tones of digital files to original objects. 5. Maintains and monitors condition of equipment and software used to capture, edit and view images. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education:  Experience using Hasselblad H series or PhaseOne camera systems, Flexcolor or Phocus capture software, and strobe lighting systems. Experience with X-rite, Basiccolor or GoldenThread color management systems. Coursework or experience in scientific, conservation, or computational photography. Experience imaging museum, library, or archive collections. Video experience.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Experience using Hasselblad H series or PhaseOne camera systems, Flexcolor or Phocus capture software, and strobe lighting systems. Experience with X-rite, Basiccolor or GoldenThread color management systems. Coursework or experience in scientific, conservation, or computational photography. Experience imaging museum, library, or archive collections. Video experience.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Excellent computer skills. Expert skill with industry-standard tools and systems to capture, edit and print digital images. Proficiency with MacOS; familiarity with Windows OS and Microsoft 365. Keeps current with technological developments and innovations in cultural heritage digitization.

Posting Position Title:  Photographer 4

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated ability to meet established cultural heritage digitization guidelines in production. Ability to discern subtle variation in tone and color and to adjust digital images and print output to match target values and originals. Comprehensive understanding of digital image file parameters.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Photographer

Required Skill/ability 1:  Excellent written/verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team, meet deadlines, and adapt to change. Track record of diligent performance, reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail, supported by references.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated command of photographic equipment and systems, including medium-format digital, DSLR, and modified cameras; strobe and continuous lighting; filters; and diffusers. Ability to troubleshoot equipment, hardware, and software, and to solve routine as well as novel technical issues.