Jobs · Art & Creative · California

Banana Republic Senior Digital Technician

BoF Careers · San Francisco, CA · 3 mo ago
Art & Creative$94k–$122k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Technician to serve as a hands-on technical leader within our high-volume photo studio. This role balances on-set execution with process ownership, documentation, and technical consistency across shoots, teams, and brands.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and execute on-set capture workflows for photography and video assets.

  • Collect, edit, name, and process all on-set imagery according to studio standards.

  • Collaborate closely with photographers and stylists to ensure color accuracy and image consistency.

  • Perform on-set quality assurance, including color management and monitor calibration.

  • Capture and edit video assets on set as required.

  • Set up and manage capture stations, monitors, and peripherals daily.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues on set in real time to maintain production flow.

  • Assist photographers with equipment setup and breakdown as needed.

  • Support production, creative, and marketing teams during figure shoots.

  • Own and maintain standardized digital capture workflows across all shoots.

  • Ensure consistent application of file naming, folder structures, color pipelines, and delivery standards.

  • Partner with studio leadership to identify workflow improvements and automation opportunities.

  • Act as the primary point of escalation for technical and workflow issues on set.

  • Mentor and guide Digital Technicians, setting expectations for best practices and execution.

  • Support onboarding and training of new Digital Technicians, ensuring consistent technical competency.

  • Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, including:

    • Capture workflows
    • Color management standards
    • Equipment setup guides
    • Troubleshooting playbooks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Production, Creative, Post) to align documentation with evolving processes.

  • Oversee day-to-day equipment readiness and maintenance, including cameras, computers, capture stations, and peripherals.

  • Partner with studio leadership on equipment planning, testing, and lifecycle management.

  • Ensure consistent configuration of systems across stages and shooting environments.

  • Identify and communicate technical risks related to equipment or infrastructure before they impact production.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in a high-volume photo studio environment.

  • 5+ years experience as an on-set Digital Technician.

  • Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

  • Advanced expertise in Capture One.

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and video capture workflows.

  • Strong understanding of color management and calibration practices.

  • Technical expertise in Macintosh hardware and software.

  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker, and Canon camera systems.

  • Phase One Certification strongly preferred.

  • Proven ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to document complex technical processes clearly.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a high-volume photo studio environment.

  • Proven experience as an on-set Digital Technician.

  • Advanced expertise in Capture One.

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and video capture workflows.

  • Strong understanding of color management and calibration practices.

  • Technical expertise in Macintosh hardware and software.

  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker, and Canon camera systems.

  • Phase One Certification.

  • Proven ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to document complex technical processes clearly.

Skills

  • Advanced expertise in Capture One.

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and video capture workflows.

  • Strong understanding of color management and calibration practices.

  • Technical expertise in Macintosh hardware and software.

  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker, and Canon camera systems.

  • Phase One Certification.

Benefits

Banana Republic offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

  • Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.

  • Employee stock purchase plan.

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

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