Digital Imaging Assistant

About Dia Art Foundation 

Dia Art Foundation was established in 1974 for the purpose of collecting, commissioning, and presenting major works of art made in the 1960s onward. Today it consists of nine permanent sites across the United States and Germany, as well as three changing exhibition spaces in New York State: Dia Chelsea in the city, Dia Beacon in the Hudson Valley, and Dia Bridgehampton on Long Island. Dia is taken from the Greek word for “through” and conveys the foundation’s role as a facilitator of meaningful artistic experiences that can be encountered in single and repeated visits.  

Position summary 

The Digital Imaging Assistant is a part time, fixed term position with an expected employment period of July 2026- June 2027. Reporting to the Director of Communications & Special Projects, with direct oversight from the Image and Licensing Specialist, this position is responsible for supporting necessary metadata updates within Dia Art Foundation’s NetX DAM system and assisting the team in establishing sustainable ongoing workflows for all imaging data needs. 

Essential duties and responsibilities 

• Review existing backlog image uploads for accuracy and complete data, identify, research, and update missing image details, liaising across relevant departments to ensure accuracy  
• Denote images of interest to the appropriate departments during review process 
• Under the direction of the Image and Licensing Specialist, identify priorities and upload backlog images pending inclusion in NetX system ensuring complete metadata with all images 
• Maintain current and new uploads relating to incoming installation and event images ensuring complete metadata with all images 
• Assist with and advise on the development of a dedicated and sustainable workflow for NetX file uploads for cross-departmental application  

General, other duties and responsibilities 

• Support archives, curatorial, marketing, and communications as needed and directed by the Image and Licensing Specialist with NetX and metadata related requests 
• Other duties as assigned 

Education, certification and experience 

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in licensing, archives, or publications 
• Experience with DAM research and imaging rights a plus 
• Education or experience in visual and contemporary arts a plus 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high attention to detail and accuracy 
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders 
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, and systems management skills 

Working conditions and physical demands: 

• This is a part time hybrid position requiring in office hours at Dia Chelsea 
• Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications 

Dia Art Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Dia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and supports a neurodiverse workplace. Candidates with nontraditional learning or career paths and/or applicants whose qualifications differ from those listed above are encouraged to apply. 

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by completing the online job application, linked here and attaching a resume and letter of interest.