Photographer

Photographer

Do you have experience of photographing 2D and 3D objects? Would you like to create enhanced photography of objects from the Science Museum collection?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to inspire futures, and our Collection Services department underpin the care and management of our unique objects. In the SMG Photo Studio our vision is to produce images that can weave together extraordinary objects, historical events, and powerful ideas into rich inspiring stories of the innovations and people who have shaped our world.

We are recruiting for a Photographer to join the team on a 6 month, fixed-term contract*. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, based at the Science Museum in London, with some hybrid working also available.

About the role

As a Photographer, you will deliver professional photography across a range of services from our studio in London. You will provide a professional, technical, and creative service making digital content for a diverse range of clients and stakeholders within SMG.

Working in the photographic studio, on gallery locations and offsite, you will create enhanced photography of collection objects, copy 2D material from the museum's archives and create on-brand communications photography for external affairs. You will carry out post-production and apply metadata making mages accessible through our Digital Assessment Management System (DAMS) for all users.

*The current length of the fixed term contract for this role is set at 6 months. There is a possibility that this could be extended in the future, however this can't be guaranteed at this stage.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience of photographing 2D and 3D objects and extensive experience of using Capture One, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge. You will also have knowledge of colour management from capture to output.

Crucially, you will have the necessary planning, organisation and coordinating skills to deliver photography requests on time. You will be able to manage stakeholder relationships effectively, including the ability to communicate technical challenges to clients, using influencing and negotiating skills to ensure successful shoots.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.

* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.

* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.

* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.

* Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.

* Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.

* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.

* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.

* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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