Digital Imaging Technician

Digital Imaging Technician- We offer a competitive benefits package!

We are an established company located in the heart of the diamond district in mid-town Manhattan that offers its employees a competitive benefits package and great educational and developmental opportunities.

The Company:  GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. An independent, nonprofit organization, GIA protects the public trust in gems and jewelry by providing the education, research, and standards that consumers and the jewelry industry rely on to make informed purchase decisions.

The Location: New York, New York

Job Summary:

Provides support by producing digital imaging photography services for the New York Laboratory report production, by performing the following duties:

• Photograph gemstones for report production.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for digital imaging.
• Apply strict adherence to all security measures and procedures when handling gems.
• Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others
effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Perform job with guidance from defined procedures/guidelines; complete tasks through application of
in-depth technical and procedural knowledge of many different varied processes and methods

Key Responsibilities:

Language skills: ability to read, comprehend and follow standard procedures or instruction in local language (proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English required)
• Communication skills: ability to communicate complex info in a simplified and clear manner. Understands and uses communication / email etiquette
• Interpersonal skills: ability to create positive interactions with colleagues and team; actively communicates with others in a timely & professional manner; maintains a collaborative working relationship with others to improve performance
• Problem Solving: identifies potential problems, articulates / classifies issues and is able to determine next steps; applies sound analytical and reasoning skills during the problem-solving process; analyzes the data gathered and reaches a solution or provides a summary for a management decision when needed

• Time Management/ Organizational skills: Manages time and priorities appropriately - approaches work in an organized and systematic manner.
• Flexibility: able to adapt to change; able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
• Personal Accountability: continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions, actions & outcomes
• Conflict Resolution: able to settle differences in productive ways while minimizing disruptions. Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity
• Computer skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Must possess technical photography knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of photography composition, visual balance and consistency.
• Knowledge and use of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw and Bridge.
• Knowledge of basic lighting principles, lighting manipulation and concepts
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