Photo and Copy Editor - Gubelin Gem Lab

Job description

Gubelin Gem Lab, founded nearly a century ago, specializes in the analysis of gemstones for the jewelry trade. Our New York lab is looking to add a member to our team to assist with product photography, Adobe Suite editing, and additional administrative tasks.

Tasks:

• Editing text in our premium individual gemstone books
• Shooting Gemstone and Jewelry Images with continuous lighting
• Editing photos with Photoshop and preparing for use in Indesign
• Editing InDesign files, updating text and data to match requirements
• Shooting and editing

The ideal candidate has strong command of written english, some experience with still life photography, as well as photo editing in Photoshop. They should also have some experience using InDesign and/or similar publishing programs.

This role involves photographing gemstones for our internal use and for client books as well as working to help publish one of a kind custom tailored books related to gems. It also will involve administrative tasks in support of the general business operations.

The candidate should also have experience shooting and editing video of still life and for content creation.

Qualifications

Experience:

· Excellent understanding of written English and grammar

· 1+ years of still life and product photography experience

· Knowledge of product photography, lighting setups using strobes, as well as continuous lighting

· Excellent eye for color

Pluses:

• An interest in gemstones and jewelry - with or without experience in the field
• Administrative experience having worked in an office environment
• Experience with content creation

Gubelin Gem Lab NY offers a competitive starting salary, full health and dental benefits, fixed hours and above average number of vacation days. Candidates will be expected to pass a comprehensive background check.