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Freelance On-site Retoucher

New York, NY

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

 

About the Opportunity: 

Freelance On-site Retoucher | $50-60/hour

David Zwirner seeks a freelance Retoucher to work in person with the gallery’s New York Photography department. The ideal candidate is able to work on-site three days a week in Chelsea, and will have an expert understanding of Photoshop, superb communication skills, and ability to work in a timely and meticulous manner. We are looking for a candidate who has a thorough understanding of color management standards but is also able to adopt the unique, custom color management workflow that we have developed for the gallery. 

 

What you’ll do:

  • Visually assess and correct color files using proof prints
  • Generate prints using large format Epson printers
  • Retouch and format images to meet specific needs for the gallery’s books, communications, design, marketing, and sales departments as directed
  • Clean backgrounds and shadows to be consistent with gallery style as directed
  • Render art works to scale into viewing spaces as directed
  • Retouch and color correct external imagery to meet gallery standards as directed
  • Ensure that all final delivered files maintain standards for quality and consistency

 

What we would like you to have:

  • Related experience with galleries and/or auction houses required
  • Flexibility to work on-site 3 days per week
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop including automation
  • Strong eye for color
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Thorough understanding of color spaces, profiles, bit depth, and print/web standards
  • Expertise in clipping paths and masking
  • Ability to manage a high volume workflow in a fast paced setting while maintaining acute attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to maintain quality when photography was created under mixed conditions
  • Ability to reprioritize throughout the day as needs arise and shift
  • Familiarity with Hasselblad medium format cameras and Phocus preferred 
  • Experience with Epson printers
  • Familiarity with color management standards and principles
  • Mac fluency

 

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Candidate will occasionally be asked to work additional hours. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a website link and 5 relevant work examples showing experience with retouching photography of artwork (before and after) through our careers page to apply. Applications without work examples included will not be considered. 

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.

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