Photography & Digitization Specialist

Heritage Werks•Duluth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Photography & Digitization Specialist, you'll play a dual role in preserving the collections of some of the world's most recognizable organizations through professional object photography and high-quality digitization. By combining technical photography expertise with specialized scanning workflows and rigorous quality standards, you'll help transform irreplaceable artifacts and archival materials into lasting digital resources that preserve our clients' stories and legacies for future generations.

Requirements

2–3 years of professional photography experience.
Strong understanding of photographic lighting, composition, camera systems, and object photography techniques.
Experience with photography post-production workflows, including color correction and image optimization.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom), Capture One, Microsoft 365 Suite, Windows, and macOS.
Experience operating or willingness to learn specialized photography systems such as Ortery, Orbitvu, AlphaShot and AI-enabled imaging technologies.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance production goals and quality standards under tight deadlines.
Collaborative team player who values open communication, mutual respect, and contributing to shared goals.
Demonstrates a positive, adaptable attitude and builds strong working relationships across departments to support project success.
Approaches work with professionalism, accountability, and a willingness to assist teammates in meeting client and organizational objectives.
Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
Willingness to travel to client locations as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with archival collections, museums, cultural institutions, or digital preservation environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute object photography for client projects, internal initiatives, research requests, and other photography needs while serving as Heritage Werks' primary photography resource.
Serve as the photography subject matter expert by applying advanced knowledge of composition, lighting, camera settings, and photographic equipment to produce archival-quality images.
Capture high-quality 2D object photography for artifacts of all sizes.
Capture high-quality 360°, hemispherical, and 3D imagery using specialized in-house photography systems and equipment.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot photography systems, including Ortery, Orbitvu, AlphaShot and other AI-enabled imaging equipment, while performing system configuration as needed.
Optimize photography workflows through ongoing evaluation and process improvements that increase productivity, maintain image quality, and support changing client and technology needs.
Perform post-production image editing, including color correction and image optimization, while ensuring compliance with archival-quality standards.
Maintain accurate production records and photography documentation while providing timely project updates to support operational planning and reporting.
Ensure all photography meets Heritage Werks quality standards, including image quality, color accuracy, and file naming conventions.
Travel to client locations as needed to provide on-site photography support for projects and events.
Meet project deadlines while providing regular progress updates to project managers and leadership.
Operate Heritage Werks' professional scanning equipment while adhering to established digitization workflows and quality standards.
Provide occasional support to archival staff with material preparation for digitization as needed, including removing staples and other fasteners, unfolding documents, organizing materials, and following proper handling procedures to support project timelines and workflow continuity.
Meet or exceed established production and quality KPIs for assigned scanning equipment while maintaining exceptional image quality.
Conduct quality control inspections of digital assets to verify accuracy, completeness, color fidelity, consistency, and compliance with Heritage Werks' quality standards, applying image corrections and enhancements as needed.
Utilize Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Capture One, and Heritage Werks' digital asset management systems for image processing, organization, and workflow management.
Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling materials requiring additional safety precautions.
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational, project, and business needs.