Digital Imaging Technician

Digital Imaging Technician We offer a competitive benefits package!

The Company: GIA is the worlds foremost authority in gemology. GIA in New York is located in midtown Manhattan at the heart of the diamond district. A part of a global organization this campus accommodates approximately 400 of the 3500 employees that GIA employs worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the wellbeing of its employees as well as that of the environment.

The Location: New York NY

JOB OVERVIEW

Provides support by producing digital imaging photography services for the New York Laboratory report production by performing the following duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Photograph gemstones for report production.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for digital imaging.
• Apply strict adherence to all security measures and procedures when handling gems.
• Communicates effectively gets along with coworkers and management and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Skills & Abilities)

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Must possess technical photography knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of photography composition visual balance and consistency.
• Knowledge and use of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw and Bridge.
• Knowledge of basic lighting principles lighting manipulation and concepts
• Knowledge of color terminology and concepts
• Excellent organizational and planning efficient communication and problem solving skills.
• High standards of quality control workmanship and attention to detail.
• Ability to think through processes asks questions and communicate expectations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree (A. A. or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Photography major preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Employee may be required from time to time to work overtime.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job as required by law.

GIA provides employees with a safe work environment through the provision of internal safety policies and procedures safety awareness and training and appropriate safety equipment as recommended and/or prescribed by governing regulatory agencies. Employee is required to comply with all safety policies procedures directives and/or warnings.

Pay range: $26.2527.25/hour

Why Should You Apply

• Great benefits!
• Professional and educational development opportunities!
• Global nonprofit organization!

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the atwill employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.