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Who We Are

About Heritage Werks Group

Heritage Werks Group (HWG) powers the world's most iconic brands by empowering institutional knowledge. Through Heritage Werks and NetX, we combine nearly two decades of archival expertise with enterprise technology to help organizations preserve, organize, govern, and activate institutional knowledge as a lasting business asset.

Today, we partner with more than 240 enterprise clients across 30+ industries worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, museums, universities, government agencies, and cultural institutions. Our multidisciplinary team of AI innovators, technologists, scientists, engineers, historians, and archivists helps organizations transform trusted knowledge into business value through archival expertise, enterprise technology, and AI.

Location: Duluth/Suwanee, GA (Onsite, Full-Time, Travel as Required)

Requirements

What You'll Do:

As a Photography & Digitization Specialist, you'll play a dual role in preserving the collections of some of the world's most recognizable organizations through professional object photography and high-quality digitization. By combining technical photography expertise with specialized scanning workflows and rigorous quality standards, you'll help transform irreplaceable artifacts and archival materials into lasting digital resources that preserve our clients' stories and legacies for future generations.

Photography Responsibilities

Execute object photography for client projects, internal initiatives, research requests, and other photography needs while serving as Heritage Werks' primary photography resource.

Serve as the photography subject matter expert by applying advanced knowledge of composition, lighting, camera settings, and photographic equipment to produce archival-quality images.

Capture high-quality 2D object photography for artifacts of all sizes.

Capture high-quality 360°, hemispherical, and 3D imagery using specialized in-house photography systems and equipment.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot photography systems, including Ortery, Orbitvu, AlphaShot and other AI-enabled imaging equipment, while performing system configuration as needed.

Optimize photography workflows through ongoing evaluation and process improvements that increase productivity, maintain image quality, and support changing client and technology needs

Perform post-production image editing, including color correction and image optimization, while ensuring compliance with archival-quality standards.

Maintain accurate production records and photography documentation while providing timely project updates to support operational planning and reporting.

Ensure all photography meets Heritage Werks quality standards, including image quality, color accuracy, and file naming conventions.

Travel to client locations as needed to provide on-site photography support for projects and events.

Meet project deadlines while providing regular progress updates to project managers and leadership.

Digitization Responsibilities

Operate Heritage Werks' professional scanning equipment while adhering to established digitization workflows and quality standards.

Provide occasional support to archival staff with material preparation for digitization as needed, including removing staples and other fasteners, unfolding documents, organizing materials, and following proper handling procedures to support project timelines and workflow continuity.

Meet or exceed established production and quality KPIs for assigned scanning equipment while maintaining exceptional image quality.

Conduct quality control inspections of digital assets to verify accuracy, completeness, color fidelity, consistency, and compliance with Heritage Werks' quality standards, applying image corrections and enhancements as needed.

Utilize Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Capture One, and Heritage Werks' digital asset management systems for image processing, organization, and workflow management.

Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling materials requiring additional safety precautions.

Perform other duties as assigned to support operational, project, and business needs.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who combines technical photography expertise with a strong attention to detail and a passion for preserving history through exceptional digital imaging.

Key Skills / Qualifications

2–3 years of professional photography experience.

Strong understanding of photographic lighting, composition, camera systems, and object photography techniques.

Experience with photography post-production workflows, including color correction and image optimization.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom), Capture One, Microsoft 365 Suite, Windows, and macOS.

Experience operating or willingness to learn specialized photography systems such as Ortery, Orbitvu, AlphaShot and AI-enabled imaging technologies.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance production goals and quality standards under tight deadlines.

Collaborative team player who values open communication, mutual respect, and contributing to shared goals.

Demonstrates a positive, adaptable attitude and builds strong working relationships across departments to support project success.

Approaches work with professionalism, accountability, and a willingness to assist teammates in meeting client and organizational objectives.

Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Willingness to travel to client locations as project needs require.

Education / Experience

Associate's or bachelor’s degree in photography, Digital Media, Imaging Science, Graphic Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in photography, digitization, imaging, or digital asset production.

Experience working with archival collections, museums, cultural institutions, or digital preservation environments is a plus.

Required Competencies

• Client Orientation

• Company Orientation

• Attention to Detail

• Workmanship

• Accountability

• Initiative

• Flexible Behavior

Benefits

Career Path

This role provides opportunities to expand your expertise across professional photography, digitization, and digital preservation. Demonstrated performance may lead to advancement into positions such as Photography Lead, Digital Imaging Specialist, Digital Coordinator, Archivist, Imaging Technology Specialist, or other leadership opportunities within Heritage Werks.

Why Join Us?

At Heritage Werks Group, you'll work alongside AI innovators, engineers, technologists, historians, and archivists to help some of the world's most iconic brands preserve, organize, and activate institutional knowledge. Whether you're working with enterprise technology, archival collections, or trusted AI, you'll contribute to meaningful work while continuing to grow your own expertise.

We're built on teamwork, integrity, innovation, empathy, and appreciation. And as we like to say, our favorite collection is our people.

EEO

Heritage Werks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status,