Senior Digital Technician

About the Role

What You'll Do

On-Set Digital Technician 

• Oversee and execute on-set capture workflows for photography and video assets.
• Collect, edit, name, and process all on-set imagery according to studio standards.
• Collaborate closely with photographers and stylists to ensure color accuracy and image consistency.
• Perform on-set quality assurance, including color management and monitor calibration.
• Capture and edit video assets on set as required.
• Set up and manage capture stations, monitors, and peripherals daily.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on set in real time to maintain production flow.
• Assist photographers with equipment setup and breakdown as needed.
• Support production, creative, and marketing teams during figure shoots.

Process Ownership & Consistency 

• Own and maintain standardized digital capture workflows across all shoots.
• Ensure consistent application of file naming, folder structures, color pipelines, and delivery standards.
• Partner with studio leadership to identify workflow improvements and automation opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for technical and workflow issues on set.
• Mentor and guide Digital Technicians, setting expectations for best practices and execution.
• Support onboarding and training of new Digital Technicians, ensuring consistent technical competency.

Documentation & Systems

• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, including:
  • Capture workflows
  • Color management standards
  • Equipment setup guides
  • Troubleshooting playbooks
• Ensure documentation remains current and accessible to all Digital Technicians and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Production, Creative, Post) to align documentation with evolving processes.

Equipment & Infrastructure Stewardship

• Oversee day-to-day equipment readiness and maintenance, including cameras, computers, capture stations, and peripherals.
• Partner with studio leadership on equipment planning, testing, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure consistent configuration of systems across stages and shooting environments.
• Identify and communicate technical risks related to equipment or infrastructure before they impact production.

Who You Are

• 5+ years experience in a high-volume photo studio environment.
• 5+ years experience as an on-set Digital Technician.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
• Advanced expertise in Capture One.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and video capture workflows.
• Strong understanding of color management and calibration practices.
• Technical expertise in Macintosh hardware and software.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker, and Canon camera systems.
• Phase One Certification strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to document complex technical processes clearly.