Materials Scanning Technician

Essential Duty:

Materials Scanning Technician responsible for converting archival materials and new seasonal footwear, apparel, and accessory fabrics to digital format using a high-resolution scanner or other means for a multi-institutional project to create digital collections used in various 3D software programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scan materials, artwork, etc. and import in 3D program software; correct color and manipulate images as required using Adobe Suite software (Photoshop or Substance)
• Post Processing digital materials and ensuring Quality Assurance for use in KeyShot, Clo3D, and Browzwear.
• Primary focus is footwear materials; secondary is accessories
• Properly handle materials and fabrics.
• Support the preparation of materials for scanning.
• Record technical, item, and structural metadata in a spreadsheet.
• Enter descriptive metadata into a digital collections content management system
• Calibrate all components of scanner and computer workstation on a regular basis.

Skills:

• Ability to use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Substance, and KeyShot preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with little supervision and as a part of a team.
• Sensitivity to and experience handling library or archival materials.
• Ability to operate a computer and scanner.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

• Some training and/or experience with photography or graphic communication arts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail required.
• Sound judgment to identify and report problems to supervisors and contribute to resolving them