Job Description

Image Archivist

Department: Archives

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Beverly Hills

Reporting To: Digital Content Producer

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

Founded by Larry Gagosian in 1980, Gagosian is a leading international gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art. With locations across the United States, Europe and Asia, the gallery represents an exceptional roster of internationally recognized artists and estates. Gagosian is committed to presenting ambitious exhibitions, fostering meaningful relationships with artists and collectors and contributing to the global dialogue surrounding contemporary art.

Reporting to the Digital Content Producer, the Image Archivist supports the photography, retouching, organization and stewardship of digital images of artworks and exhibitions across Gagosian. Working closely with the Beverly Hills team and colleagues globally, this position helps ensure that images are accurately 60prepared, documented and accessible for internal platforms, external requests and other gallery uses. The role is primarily focused on digital imaging and archives, with additional support for the day-to-day maintenance of the Beverly Hills library collection.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable and proactive, with strong retouching skills, an understanding of digital asset management and the ability to balance established procedures with changing priorities. They should be comfortable working independently, following projects through to completion and communicating with colleagues at all levels of the gallery.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize and maintain digital images in the gallery’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system; apply metadata, naming conventions and established archival guidelines, and assist with metadata cleanup.
• Coordinate and manage photography of incoming artworks and exhibition installations
• Photograph artworks and installations on site as needed, following established standards for image capture, handling and documentation; provide occasional staff headshots and other gallery photography support.
• Retouch and prepare digital photographs of artworks in Adobe Photoshop, including color correction, cropping, exposure adjustments and image cleanup, while accurately representing the original artwork without altering its content.
• Review images for quality, consistency and technical accuracy before distribution or upload to gallery platforms and other approved systems.
• Coordinate with the registration team, gallery front desk and other departments to photograph, identify and track artworks as they arrive, move through the gallery or appear in exhibitions.
• Create to scale digital artwork mockups and exhibition planning materials using Adobe Photoshop as needed.
• Field image and press requests, identify appropriate assets and coordinate image permissions and approvals with relevant internal colleagues, artist liaisons, studios and rights representatives.
• Partner with the global digital content and archives team, keeping stakeholders informed of project status, deadlines, questions and follow up items.
• Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while maintaining accurate records, adhering to established procedures and proactively seeking clarification when needed.
• Provide secondary support for the Beverly Hills library, including shelving and organizing books, maintaining catalogue stock, tracking circulation and assisting staff with basic requests for publications.
• Create and maintain procedural documentation to ensure workflows, departmental processes and guidelines are clearly outlined and kept up to date.
• Submit and track invoices and expense reports as needed, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist with maintaining the library catalog, including updating records, organizing new acquisitions and ensuring information about the collection is accurate and accessible to gallery staff.
• Perform related projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–4 years of relevant experience in digital imaging, image archiving, photo production, digital collections or a related role; experience in a gallery, museum, archive or creative organization is especially relevant.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and hands-on experience retouching and preparing high-quality photographs; familiarity with Adobe Bridge and the broader Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Experience using digital asset management systems and organizing image collections through consistent metadata, file naming and quality-control practices.
• Understanding of photographic workflows and ability to work comfortably with a digital camera
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines, prioritize work and follow through independently.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across departments and levels of seniority.
• Ability to follow established workflows while remaining flexible, learning new processes and taking initiative when information or direction is needed.
• Excellent attention to detail, good judgment and discretion when handling confidential materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience photographing artworks, exhibitions or staff portraits; familiarity with Canon camera equipment is useful but not required.
• Familiarity with monday.com, Artlogic or comparable project and collection management platforms.
• Knowledge of contemporary art, gallery operations and image rights or reproduction permissions.
• Relevant degree in photography, digital media, archival studies, library and information science, art history or a related discipline; advanced study is welcome but equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits suite through Cigna, including a fully subsidized employee only level HSA plan
• MetLife pet insurance
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee discount on Gagosian products and publications
• Corporate memberships to museums
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and commuter benefits

Location: Beverly Hills, California

Employment Type: Full Time, Salaried, Non Exempt

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000