POSITION SUMMARY The Digital Technician supports photo shoots across various product sets (on-figure, lay down, etc.) in a fast-paced, high-volume digital studio environment. The Digital Technician will help to create, traffic, coordinate, and catalog all photography assets across digital and print, ensuring smooth day-to-day photography operations. This position will be adaptable, highly technical, and highly organized and will require excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a very team-oriented environment. This position also requires assistance in other areas of the studio when needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS other duties as assigned Assist the photographer in setting up the camera and computer equipment and calibrating it. Assist in solving issues with all equipment, computers, and software programs. Master the workflow that ensures the completion of daily production requirements. Serve as the liaison between the post team and the on-set team, facilitating image edits and missing images, managing on-set exceptions to images for timely correction, and processing urgent files as per request. POSITION DUTIES Test, pack, deliver, set up, and calibrate equipment for photo and video shoots, including cameras, backs, interface and network cabling, production computers, color-accurate HD monitors, professional camera software, networking, color management, and other professional equipment and software. Recommend, create, and maintain an efficient and secure workflow based on individual client conditions, needs, and related best practices. Manage capture, edit, process, back up, and deliver digital images and videos on set. Serve as the second eye to the Photographer or Videographer by regularly checking for focus and ensuring color consistency, color balance, exposure, and curves on all images. Support the photographer with prepping and breaking down the set for the day. Oversight of Capture One on-set; checking for proper ISA, Camera format, ICC profile and processing images according to studio and client's standards. Performs photographer or videographer duties as needed. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Expert knowledge and experience with all major digital camera systems and manufacturers, including DSLRs and medium-format cameras, including Canon, Nikon, and Sony. Advanced experience in technical lighting and photography with all major lighting systems, including Profoto, Broncolor, and Arri. Expert knowledge of all capture software, including Capture and Lightroom. Expert knowledge of Adobe CS Suite (including Photoshop and InDesign) Working knowledge of video capture, continuous lighting as well as editing and color grading applications including Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve Expert knowledge of professional Macintosh computers and peripherals, including the latest OS. Working knowledge of support applications including FileMaker, FTP Adobe Bridge, MS Office, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat & Smart Sheets. Advanced printing experience with RGB, CMYK files, and various art papers is a plus. Experience working with servers and raid technology. E-commerce photo shoot experience in high volume, detail-oriented production environment. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to focus on a repetitive task and consistently accurate entry of data. Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with his or her manager; takes the initiative to modify procedures and processes as appropriate and makes contributions that impact work team results. Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets and when to escalate for assistance and awareness. Ability to work both independently and within a changing team. Is respectful and courteous when interacting with others; a calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict. Must have proficient basic math skills and ability to read, write, and speak English. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Photography or related field or equivalent technical education and professional experience required 2+ years of experience on-set experience as an Assistant or Digital Tech / Photographer's Assistant, preferably in fashion or related field Capture One certification desired Experience in digital image workflow systems such as Shotflow is a plus. Knowledge of photographic and video techniques such as capture, lighting, and composition. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that this position must meet. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to stand and work on a cement studio floor for up to a full workday. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e. keyboarding, data entry, sample tagging). Must be able to see and hear to gather and input information; respond to face-to-face and telephone inquiries. Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. Ability to walk throughout a warehouse floor following our internal safety guidelines. Culture/ EEO Statement Straub Collaborative profoundly embraces diversity and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together. We are committed to building a culturally inclusive team and see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate.
Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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