
Digital Technician, Shopbop
- Madison, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the daily digital imaging workflow for product photography, handling 3,000+ files per day
- Verify color accuracy and perform color corrections as needed to ensure brand consistency across all visual assets
- Troubleshoot and resolve on-set technical issues with cameras, lighting, computers, software, etc. to minimize downtime
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Photography, Styling, Art Direction, Inventory, Marketing, etc.) to identify and address workflow inefficiencies
- Utilize proprietary asset management systems to track and deliver product and editorial imagery on tight timelines
- Support the ingestion, organization, and maintenance of the global digital asset management system
- Develop and implement metadata schemas, taxonomies, and user permission structures for all visual assets
- Coordinate with Marketing, CRM, Social, and International teams to address their digital asset needs
- Support cross-departmental initiatives within Creative Operations as needed
- 2+ years of experience as a digital technician, photo assistant, or digitally-focused production role in a fast-paced commercial photography/editorial environment
- Proficient with Capture One, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge), and large-scale digital asset management
- Strong understanding of color profile management, color grading, and cross-device color consistency
- Exceptional visual skills with strong understanding of color, light and composition
- Strong understanding of color profile management policies and best practices, including the ability to color shift and manage multiple peripheral devices
- Adept at troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with photography/video equipment, computers, and software
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience with enterprise-level digital asset management systems (AEM, Workfront, Frame.io etc.)
- Knowledge of metadata standards, taxonomy development, and digital asset lifecycle management
- Familiarity with file conversions, encoding formats, and workflow automation
- Background in scripting/programming (JavaScript, AppleScript, PowerShell, etc.)
- Understanding of cloud-based storage/distribution technologies (Amazon S3, etc.)
- Experience educating non-technical stakeholders on digital asset management practices
- Some experience transforming raw video footage into polished, engaging video content, using specialized software and tools