Archivist, Harry Winston Inc – NY
Harry Winston Inc. is headquartered in New York City,
operates 23 retail salons worldwide, and intends to expand its retail
network, both in the US and internationally. The company is hiring an
Archivist.
This position is responsible for centralizing, organizing, classifying, scanning and managing the Harry Winston archives as well as implementation of a system making the various archives completely searchable through digital media. Once implemented, the position will maintain the archives and input new information, as well as use the system to provide output to help achieve corporate goals.
Key Duties Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Centralize and Organize the Harry Winston Archives
• Identify and become familiar with the various Archives
• Main focus will be the design archives
• Plan a system of coding the Design Archives to make them fully functional as a reference tool
• Work with IT and Systems departments to digitize the Design Archives and use a coding system to make them completely searchable
Manage the Harry Winston Archives
• Track new designs and finished pieces of jewelry
• Track significant Diamonds and Colored Stones
• Document all Corporate initiatives that are relevant to building a continuous history
• Provide Archival information as requested by Estate, Design, Marketing, Retail and other departments
Job Qualifications
• College Graduate, Fine or Decorative Arts preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Extensis Portfolio and Photoshop
• 3-5 years experience in museum or luxury retail
• Ability to conduct research and organize large amounts of disparate information
• Excellent organizational skills
• A general knowledge of fine jewelry
For more information, and to apply, see: Harry Winston Inc – Archivist Position (Source: Indeed.com)
This position is responsible for centralizing, organizing, classifying, scanning and managing the Harry Winston archives as well as implementation of a system making the various archives completely searchable through digital media. Once implemented, the position will maintain the archives and input new information, as well as use the system to provide output to help achieve corporate goals.
Key Duties Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Centralize and Organize the Harry Winston Archives
• Identify and become familiar with the various Archives
• Main focus will be the design archives
• Plan a system of coding the Design Archives to make them fully functional as a reference tool
• Work with IT and Systems departments to digitize the Design Archives and use a coding system to make them completely searchable
Manage the Harry Winston Archives
• Track new designs and finished pieces of jewelry
• Track significant Diamonds and Colored Stones
• Document all Corporate initiatives that are relevant to building a continuous history
• Provide Archival information as requested by Estate, Design, Marketing, Retail and other departments
Job Qualifications
• College Graduate, Fine or Decorative Arts preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Extensis Portfolio and Photoshop
• 3-5 years experience in museum or luxury retail
• Ability to conduct research and organize large amounts of disparate information
• Excellent organizational skills
• A general knowledge of fine jewelry
For more information, and to apply, see: Harry Winston Inc – Archivist Position (Source: Indeed.com)
