Inkjet Print Assistant
Los Angeles Artist's Studio
Type
Gig
Salary range
Hourly commensurate with experience
Application Deadline
August 27
Description
Small team at artist’s studio seeking freelance printing assistant for creation of fine art inkjet editions & various exhibition-related projects. Estimated starting hours are 16-24hrs/week and must be within office hours (M-F, 9am – 5pm.) Possibility to step into role further during staff member’s leave of absence. Job located in Los Angeles, Hollywood area.
Responsibilities
- Inkjet print proofing & editioning
- Inspect every print for color consistency, surface condition, ink loss or banding, paper integrity
- Daily maintenance of printers
- Track supply inventory
- Maintain studio organization & cleanliness
- Prep materials & glassine
- Precise trimming of prints
- File preparation, retouching, & proper resizing for print
- Various administrative tasks
Requirements
- Familiar with inkjet printing practices
- Experience operating large format printers, preferred familiarity with Epson
- Knowledge of printer profiling and RIP programs
- Skilled with Adobe PS, knowledge of digital color theory & retouching capabilities
- General art handling experience, emphasis on works on paper
- A natural eye for attention to detail
- Experience with digital photo archiving & inventory record-keeping. Filemaker experience a bonus
- Ability to lift 30lbs
- Proficient in Mac OS
- Must work well with others on a small team
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional experience in an artist’s studio
- BA/BFA in Photography, Printmaking, or other higher education-related focus
How to apply
Email brief cover letter, 1-page resume, & link to website/portfolio if you have one to studioprintassist478@gmail.com.