Urban Outfitters Digital Technician

Role Responsibilities

• Manage image capture during ecommerce shoots, ensuring proper file naming, metadata tagging, and backup procedures.
• Collaborate with photographers, production and stylists to ensure accurate and consistent image capture aligned with brand standards.
• Support art directors and stylists in making image selects and preparing final assets for post-production and web delivery.
• Process and organize captured images using Capture One and other tools to ensure readiness for retouching and publishing.
• Communicate AD retouching notes on specific sessions.
• Aid the retouching team with file preparation and DAM ingest.
• Ensure all assets meet technical specifications for web use, including color accuracy, resolution, and file format.

Studio Technology & Maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot studio hardware and software, including cameras, tethering systems, and workstations.
• Perform regular monitor calibrations to ensure accurate color representation across all capture stations.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Tech and Post Production Manager to maintain and organize the studio’s image archive.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sample coordinators, stylists, and production team to ensure timely delivery of assets to the web team.
• Communicate proactively with production and creative teams to resolve technical issues and improve workflow efficiency.
• Research and recommend improvements to digital workflows and studio technology.

Qualifications

• Education: BFA in Photography or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience: Basic photography studio experience.
• Knowledgeable of digital photography workflow.
• Technical Knowledge: Hands-on experience with the Canon EOS system. Retouching/Photoshop proficiency strongly preferred. Mac OS X proficiency. Hands-on experience with Capture One Pro required. RAW processing proficiency. General web image knowledge, such as web standards and color spaces.
• Communication: Positive, professional, and timely communication with teams, supporting departments, vendors, and suppliers.
• Time Management: Proactively plans and controls time to efficiently deliver team priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail Orientation: Focus on and manage the small details of a task or project to consistently produce high-quality work.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for the outcomes of your work and the decisions that lead to those outcomes. Hold yourself accountable.
• Inclusivity: Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Perks

• Comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.

EEO Statement

• URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.