New York City , NY
$65,000.00 - $85,000.00
(Annual)
Full Time Permanent
Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Design Arts
Description
An acclaimed artist is seeking a skilled and proactive Design Assistant to support the creation of new works, exhibitions, and installations.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the artist, assist in the creative process, and play a key role in bringing artistic visions to life using digital tools and techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the artist in conceptualizing, designing, and creating digital renderings for new artworks, installations, and exhibitions.
- Photograph artworks in the studio and retouch images to ensure high-quality visual documentation.
- Design and compile publications, project proposals, exhibition materials, and promotional content, ensuring consistency with the artist's vision.
- Work with galleries and institutions to provide digital graphics and materials for exhibitions, installations, and presentations.
- Maintain and manage an organized digital archive of artworks, exhibitions, and project materials.
- Regularly update and maintain the artist's website to showcase current work and upcoming exhibitions.
Required Skills:
- Photography: Proficient in documenting artwork with a solid understanding of camera settings, lighting, and RAW processing.
- Photoshop: Advanced retouching skills, including masking, non-destructive editing, and color correction.
- Lightroom: Strong skills in batch editing, organizing, and enhancing photo sets to match the artist' aesthetic.
- Illustrator: Ability to create fabrication designs, and visual layouts for installations and exhibitions.
- InDesign: Experienced in design grids, data merging, and producing print-ready files for publications.
Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge of 3D modeling or rendering software for conceptualizing installations and sculptures.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP for website updates and custom design.
Ideal Candidate:
Quick to learn, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
Able to work independently while being collaborative in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Comfortable with tight deadlines and delivering under pressure.
Passionate about art, design, and supporting the creative process in a digital and studio setting.
How to apply
please send a CV, portfolio/website and a statement of interest.
position will remain open until filled
Application Deadline
03/26/2025