Digital Archivist
Norma Kamali Inc. - new york city, NY
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Description:Norma Kamali's archive department is looking for a temporary, full-time archivist tooversee day-to-day operations of the digital archive and the digital asset managementsoftware that it runs on. The approximately 5-month position will begin sometime in lateJuneearly July. A minimum of five years' experience in archives and a background andorknowledge of the fashion industry are required as the role involves significant catalogingusing apparel terminology.Responsibilities:Ingesting, organizing, and cataloging assets in the digital archive.Working with the graphics department to receive creative assets for current and pastseasons.Updating and maintaining the archive's file name conventions and controlled metadatafields.Supporting special projects, through research, specialized cataloging, and delivery ofarchive assets.Working with the PR department to maintain up-to-date press assets in the archive.Scanning, uploading, and cataloging a variety of originalanalog brand ephemera.Occasional retrievalreturn of physical archive materials from on-site storage.Requirements:At least five years' experience working in archives, preferably with a digital component.Expertise in fashion and apparel terminology.Proficiency in using digital asset management andor collection management software.Nice to have:Experience working with and scanning analog media, including best practices for handlingarchival objects.Ability to perform basic tasks in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Illustrator.Capability functioning as an administrator of a digital asset management or collectionmanagement software.Please note this is an in-office position with no remote option.
Created: 2024-06-24