Restoration Technician

About the Role

The Restoration Technician is responsible for restoring and preserving motion picture and television content using advanced digital restoration tools and techniques. This role combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of cinematic image quality to repair physical and digital defects while maintaining the creative integrity and historical authenticity of the original material. Restoration projects may include feature films, episodic television, documentaries, archival footage, trailers, and promotional content.

This position reports to the VP, Global Deliverables and will primarily work out of the Hollywood studio, with flexibility to work from the Santa Monica studios as client or project needs require. Typical business hours are from 9am-6pm with the possibility for overtime as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital assets, including:
  • Dirt, dust, scratch, and debris removal
  • Flicker, stability, and weave correction
  • Grain management and noise reduction
  • Repair of torn, warped, or damaged frames
  • Removal of mold, stains, and chemical deterioration artifacts
  • Image reconstruction and paint work for severely damaged footage
• Utilize restoration software such as MTI DRS™ NOVA, Digital Vision Phoenix, HS-ART Diamant, or equivalent platforms
• Work from high-resolution image sequences (2K, 4K, 6K, 8K) while maintaining color fidelity and image integrity
• Perform manual frame-by-frame restoration where automated processes are insufficient
• Evaluate source materials and recommend restoration workflows based on image condition and project requirements
• Conduct quality control reviews to identify remaining defects and verify consistency throughout the restored program
• Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with archival and studio standards
• Meet production schedules while maintaining the highest level of technical and artistic quality

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a restoration artist with in-depth knowledge of MTI Nova, PFClean, and/or Phoenix Finish. They will understand production workflows, timelines, and deliverables, as well as home entertainment, film/TV post-production, and marketing.

• Proven ability to work quickly and independently, anticipating, recognizing, and resolving problems with little to no supervision
• Experience with MS Office software suite, MAC operating systems, and Google Suite
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Polite, professional, and positive approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends with little or short notice
• Ability to cooperate, contribute, and integrate in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and keep track of ongoing projects
• Extremely detail-oriented

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in restoration/VFX in a production environment or entertainment industry
• Strong background in and aptitude with various operating/computer systems
• Familiarity with all common file and tape-based video formats

About the Company

Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of creative services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, and experiences.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 hourly USD

Benefits

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. For eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US, benefits include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.