Archivist
The Industrial Design Color Team is seeking a highly organized Archivist/Inventory Administrator to manage and streamline our historical program materials collection.
Description
This role involves reviewing accumulated program materials, consulting with team members to determine what to retain or dispose of, and developing a comprehensive cataloging system for retained materials. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously while creating clear labeling and categorization standards that make our archives accessible and well-documented. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities for stakeholder consultation, and a systematic approach to bringing order to complex collections.","responsibilities":"Design physical archive systems, including space requirements analysis, space layout, and storage hardware
Design archiving processes, including scope of materials and quantities to be archived, receiving and retrieval procedures, categorization systems, standardized descriptive terminology, and specialized systems for non-traditional media
Archive materials from multiple functional organizations (product development, shipping product, historical reference materials, awards, library materials, third-party products, and digital assets)
Monitor Apple product launches, order released product samples, archive into database, maintain inventory and backfill as needed, and obtain historical products not in Archive
Convert physical media to digital format as needed, working with internal staff and third-party vendors (photography, print, video, artwork including art, drawings, sketches)
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Provide support to Design Studio admin staff on design competitions, operational equipment and supplies, and material transport
Preferred Qualifications
Emphasis on product identification systems (model numbers, part numbers, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of the history and evolution of Apple's culture and products
Ability to assess archiving and support needs and develop effective solutions from the ground up
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously over long periods of time, prioritize and re-prioritize projects in response to changing needs of the Studio
Ability to research background information when not provided, for archived materials
Knowledge of Excel/Numbers, Illustrator, Photos, and FileMaker
Minimum Qualifications
5-7 years experience in related field
Experience in a creative, design-driven environment
Calm presence
Confidentiality and discretion a must
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