Photography Digital Technician (Aerie)
American Eagle - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15201![American Eagle](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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REPORTS TO: Sr. Photographer
Position summary:
The Digital Technician is responsible for supporting photo-shoots across On-Figure Product sets in this fast paced, high volume digital studio environment. This role will help to create, traffic, coordinate, and catalog all photography assets across digital and print, ensuring smooth day-to-day photography operations. The Digital Tech will be adaptable, highly organized, possess excellent communication skills and be able to thrive in a very team-oriented environment. This role is also required to assist in other areas of the studio when needed.
Position Responsibilities:
* Support photographer with prepping and breaking down the set for the day.* Oversight of Capture One on-set; ensuring correct camera settings, consistency of Capture One looks in clipboard, processing recipes, and file naming and organization standards.* Serve as second eye to the Photographer by regularly checking for focus and ensure color consistency, color balance, exposure, and curves on all images.* Assisting photographer in problem solving issues with the camera, computer, software programs, and lighting power packs/strobes.* Maintaining the workflow that insures completing the daily production requirements.* Serve as the liaison between the post team and the on set team for facilitating image edits, missing images, managing on set exceptions to images for timely. correction and processing urgent files as per request.* Work with Studio Coordinator to ensure upkeep of the studio equipment.* Undertaking other duties as may be required to ensure the smooth running of the business.* Attends meetings as necessary as well as other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* BFA in Photography, or Arts related field* 2+ years of on-set experience as an Assistant or Digital Tech / Photographer's Assistant, preferably in fashion or related field.* Knowledge of photographic techniques such as lighting and composition.* Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.* Productivity-focused and quick problem solver with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.* Self-driven and enthusiastic work ethic that is able to effectively communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a multi-team environment.* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.* Expert level proficiency with the industry standard software tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canon Camera Systems, and Capture One Pro 9 and above) and Mac OS.* Strong problem solving skills and ability to perform under pressure.
PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:
* Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.* Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.* Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.* AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.