Photographer, Project Manager, Photo Editor

We are looking for an Archive Photographer to support digitization projects for cultural heritage collections. In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Digitizing 2D archival materials (drawings, prints, sketchbooks, correspondence, etc.) from the archives of Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant & David Garnett, Milein Cosman, and Tate’s Émigré Art Archives Project

- Producing high-quality, technically accurate images to enhance scholarly research and public access

- Collaborating with archivists, cataloguers, and the Photography & Imaging team to meet project goals

- Contributing imagery for editorial films, exhibition catalogues, and digital resources

You are a detail-oriented photographer passionate about preserving cultural heritage. You have:

- Experience in technical photography within archives, museums, or similar settings

- Proficiency in handling fragile/rare materials with care

- Skills in capturing precise reproductions of artworks and documents

- Interest in art history and contextualizing archival collections

- Commitment to Tate’s ethos of accessibility and inclusivity

- Proven experience in cultural heritage digitization or archival photography

- Technical expertise in imaging software and photography equipment

- Ability to meet strict deadlines (project closes 20-Mar-2025)

- Meticulous attention to detail for fragile materials

- Interest in 20th-century British art/émigré artists is advantageous

- Work on nationally significant archival projects

- Contribute to scholarly research and public engagement

- Collaborate with experts in archives and art history

- Inclusive workplace aligned with Tate’s ‘open to all’ values