
Imaging Technician/Photographer, Entertainment Services
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Temp to Hire: 5-6 month contract (Potential temp to hire)
Shift: M-F 7am-3:30pmCompensation: $35 CAD/hrJob Summary:Responsible for image asset migration (digitization), restoration, remediation and reformat in the digital studio space. Coordinates and troubleshoots project assignments, communicates directly with customer/client point of contact for technical information exchange. Works with Client Services Representative, Studio Manager, Records and Customer Services to ensure receipt, tracking, and final delivery of contracted service to clients. Support for Lead Image Specialists.A. Image asset migration (digitization), restoration, remediation, and reformat in the digital studio spaceB. Client communicationC. Research – format and metadata identification/verificationD. Project management, work logs, asset tracking, chain of custody, archival engineer reports for all asset production workE. Troubleshoot, calibrate, and general maintenance/upkeep of existing equipmentF. Recommend and test new and used equipment (hardware and software) including software version, driver, and firmware update managementFunctional Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Job requires a fundamental understanding of current and obsolete image and photographic formats and processes. Strong team and interpersonal skills are required in addition to technical and business expertise.
- Familiarity with historic analog and media formats including, but not limited to: negatives, positives, transparencies, glass plate, slide, and poster
- Working knowledge of MAC/PC including but not limited to: CaptureOne, PhotoShop, Photomechanical, Adobe Acrobat, FileMaker, and LightRoom, CreativeCloud, Golden Thread and Color calibration software
- Familiarity with rich media archive organization, inventory, and tracking
- Detailed Archival and Work Log generation – detailed asset tracking of all production work and metadata
- Familiarity with secure electronic and physical file delivery systems
- Familiarity with backup solutions: digital archiving to server and LTO
- Familiarity with restoration, remediation, stabilization of 2D Assets. Able to identify deterioration and recommend/execute remediation for safe digitization.
- Set-up and configuration of scanning equipment: Overhead Camera Capture Systems (for example DT Cultural Heritage Equipment) or equivalent, Flatbed Scanners, Film Scanners, large format scanners, automatic document feeding scanners, computer workstation, scanning peripherals.
- Attention to detail/quality control: consistent monitor of image file quality
- Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
- Self-motivation and effective time management: planning, organization, and prioritization for the successful and timely completion of projects
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrates ability to learn new technologies
- Ability to constructively collaborate in a results-oriented team
- High School or Equivalent & 2-4 years of relevant experience
- A Bachelor Degree or Certificate from an accredited multi-media, film, photojournalism, graphics, or database/archive management school or technical program is highly preferred but not required.
- Membership and participation with local and national technical associations such as; The American Photography Archives Group (APAG), The International Center of Photography (ICP), Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS), Society of American Archivists (SAA) is encouraged
- 2 Yrs College Preferred Experience: 4 – 7 Years