Reference Code:  100639

Visual Assets Database Intern

Michelangelo Foundation

Genève, GE, CH

Trainee/Intern
  
  

The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is a non-profit institution based in Geneva which champions contemporary craftspeople worldwide with the aim of promoting a more human, inclusive and sustainable future. The Foundation seeks to highlight the connections between craft, the wider arts and the design world. Its mission is to both celebrate and preserve craftsmanship and its diversity of makers, materials and techniques, by increasing craft’s everyday recognition and its viability as a professional path for the next generations. From engaging educational programmes to its signature digital project the Homo Faber Guide and international exhibition the Homo Faber Event, the Foundation is fostering a cultural movement centered on master artisans.

Title: Visual assets database Intern

Type of contract: Internship

Dates: 1 May 2024 – 30 October 2024

Location: Geneva
Line Manager: Content and Image Manager

 

Position summary

 

The main responsibility of the Visual assets database Intern is to assist the Visual asset coordinator in different tasks.

Ensure that the Image library of the Foundation respects the guidelines in terms of naming, image quality, IP rights and caption.

 

Responsibilities

 

  1. Maintaining the Visual assets database:
  • Ensure that the collected content (photos and videos) is cleared in terms of IP rights.
  • Register all the photo and video assets on the image library with the appropriate copyrights and legends according to the defined classification.
  • Priority assets are related to Homo Faber Event, however in support for overall visuals of the Michelangelo Foundation.

 

  1. Supporting the maintenance of the Visual assets database platform:
  • Assist the Visual coordinator and ensure the quality of the database including technical improvements.

 

  1. Content collection for Homo Faber Event:
  • Assist the Visual coordinator in the collection of photos and videos needed for communication purposes prior to the event.

 

  1. Provide the visual assets to relevant stakeholders:
  • Prepare and share visual assets with the relevant stakeholders in the Foundation and with external parties.

 

  1. Onsite Homo Faber event:
  • Assist on assets collection from onsite Photo and Video Shootings
  • Daily Upload of all assets according to priorities
  • Assist on prompt distribution to external parties.

 

Our ideal candidate skills and approach

 

  • 1 year minimum of experience in digital visual asset classification
  • Knowledge in visual communication and interest in the métiers d’art
  • Familiar with Digital asset management systems
  • Notions of IP rights
  • Computer proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop
  • Fluent in English and in French, Italian is an asset
  • Rigorous, detail oriented and proactive
  • Team Player
  • You are available for a 6-month internship, starting 01.05.2024
  • You have an internship agreement with your school/university