Location: Stamford,CT, USA
**Digital Photography Technician**
at Design Within Reach Stamford, CT MillerKnoll Retail is looking for a Digital Photography Technician at our Stamford, CT photo studio, covering our family of brands. Successful candidates will be self-starters, strong communicators, very detail-oriented, and have a passion for photography and video production with a portfolio demonstrating technical proficiency in digital image manipulation. The Digital Photography Technician will be responsible for metrics related to image quality and production, partnering closely with Art Directors, Asset Manager, Producers, and cross-functional teams to ensure the highest technical standards are maintained. The incumbent will bring efficiency and innovation to high-volume photo and video
workflows through advanced computer skills.
**Responsibilities:**
Drive high-volume work both on-set in partnership with the lead photographer and during the post-production processes
Catalog, name, crop, color manage, and provide retouching for a high volume of image/videoassets under tight deadlines.
Ensure Imaging standards are maintained. Provide guidance to freelance Digitechs,Photographers, and Video Editors
Troubleshoot on set issues with cameras, photo/video equipment, computers, software, etc. to reduce downtime and maximize productivity
Execute on business metrics such as: image coverage, image quality, and studio throughput, by performing quality assurance, contact resolution, and developing new processes.
Pilot new processes and initiatives and provide feedback to ensure successful implementation
Perform various video production tasks, including but not limited to: establishing video asset management best practices, creating standards for quality optimization, instituting postproduction workflows, editing final video/sound output, performing quality checks, building templates, etc.
Look for process improvement opportunities to streamline, increase productivity, or reduce defects; define and implement projects to address those needs.
Utilize appropriate digital asset management techniques to track products between photography and video bays.
**Skills & Abilities:**
Degree, diploma or equivalent experience in digital photography, video production, or related field required.
Professional experience as a retoucher, photo assistant, digital technician, video editor/technician in a commercial photography studio.
In-depth experience with Capture One, Adobe CC, Bridge, video software, Windows environments, and large-scale asset file management.
Strong understanding of color profile management policies and best practices, including the ability to color shift and manage multiple peripheral devices
Proficiency with Windows and Mac OS.
Demonstrates strong written and oral communication
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment
Experience with digital photo/video asset and file management and standards, including knowledge of video codecs, bitrates, etc.
Ability to be on set and assist with product photography shoots on an as needed basis
Intermediate skills in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Ability to learn and master proprietary internal tools
Excellent English proficiency (verbal, written and presentation skills)
Retouching portfolio or video reel required for consideration.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Experience writing scripted workflows (Java, Apple Script, Powershell, or similar). Familiar AWS S3 client-side automation, metadata standards, and workflow automation.
Familiarity with software, camera, and viewing color profile management.
Experience with video capture tools, color correction, motion graphics, masking, special effects using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and similar.
Accustomed to the intensity of the studio environment, and deals well with deadline pressure.
Self-driven and optimistic problem solver who is able to easily communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a team environment
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