Urban Outfitters Digital Technician

Role Summary

The Home Digital Tech requires someone who is organized, possesses strong management skills, and should be extremely interested in computers/software workflows with a strong interest in photography as well as be proficient in current photography trends. The Home Digital Tech works with the photographer and stylists during shoots to ensure proper capture and labeling of incoming images. This role helps to create, traffic, coordinate, and catalog all photography assets across the photo studios. This role is responsible for preparing all images shot in studio for post-production. They ensure software is up to date, research new workflows, and manage EQ maintenance and organization. In addition, this person will be required to assist in other studio areas ex. lighting, set preparation, eq setup, etc. We are looking for someone that has an in depth understanding of the Urban Outfitters brand, its customer, and how that translates through to the visual aesthetic and mood of product photography on the website.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform digital tech duties during shoot days; oversight of capture one on set, management of studio workflow tools on set, checking camera and lighting settings, technical troubleshooting, processing images according to studio standards, keeping files organized and accurate.

• Work with E-Commerce Art Directors and photographers to narrow shoot edits on set, ensuring each shot captures the features and qualities unique to the item and is representative of the UO brand.

• Ensure a high level of technical quality and aesthetics for all photography created and distributed by the studio by following shoot guides and processes set into place to ensure consistency.

• Act as a second technical eye for the photographer, checking focus, exposure, color.

• Assist photographer with lighting and set changes as required.

• Oversee the photography asset creation process. Ensure that the assets are captured, named, uploaded, and stored in the correct manner to ensure efficient workflow.

• Prepare and deliver image PDFs to teams as required.

• Manage image requests from both internal and external teams.

• Maintain and manage digital file naming, organization and image workflow for photo teams including server

• Color-calibrate all computer monitors to insure proper image representation

• Manage a team of freelance digital techs, insuring they are up to date on any process or lighting changes.

• Liaise between the post-production team and the on-set team for facilitating image edits, missing images, processing urgent files.

Role Qualifications

• 2-3 years Digital Tech or Photo experience

• Proficient in Canon camera systems, Mac OS, and digital workflows.

• Hands-on experience Capture One Pro required.

• RAW processing proficiency

• Strong knowledge in both studio (Profoto preferred) and natural lighting.

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.

• Understanding of web image standards and color spaces.

• A self-starter who is extremely organized with strong time management skills

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment through strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's degree in photography, or a related field.

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

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EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.