Job Summary

Marcom Senior Photo Tech Specialists work within Marcom Production Operations group and support all photography needs on marketing, newsroom, corporate communications, and event productions, as well as video production projects; where the primary capture device is either an iPhone, Apple Vision Pro, other unreleased & pre-release Apple products, as well as traditional digital cameras.

These unique specialists support our Apple producers and creatives and provide image and photographic expertise before, during and in post for productions. They also work with producers and creatives on prerelease devices, to capture content that is used in launch videos, packaging, Keynotes, social media, in store devices, digital signage, and advertisements.

Hours may fluctuate based on project needs.

Key Qualifications

The Senior Photo Tech Specialist must be hands-on and have a deep understanding of photographic methods, tools, and software. Leveraging photo expertise to use iPhones to replace traditional cameras, as well as other unreleased products that have any method of capturing images. They also have experience working in a fast paced production environment, especially in remote international locations.

This role will require working alongside the photo teams creatives, retouchers, producers, external photographers, and other key stakeholders; where impeccable customer service is required under incredibly high levels of stress. Nothing on a shoot is constant so this role must be able to pivot gracefully, make well informed decisions on the spot, and work diligently with the myriad of ever changing needs. It is paramount that unbroken attention is given to the security, positive control, while handling unreleased products, and delivery of assets captured during the production.

Description

As a member of the Photo Tech team, you will play a critical role in helping the all of Marcom create marketing, presentation, and testing content used for released and unreleased products.

Provide technical photographic expertise to our producers and creatives during pre-production and production
Develop and prototype workflows, security protocols, and file management for new operating systems, and unreleased products
Follow exacting security protocols on set and make sure our content, devices, and IP are never exposed
Act as the secondary DRI for hard drives while on production
Troubleshoot Apple devices and Camera issues during production
Responsible for all confidential still assets captures during the run of production
Manage delivery, security, and logistics of marcom photos assets for all production needs
Continuously learn and be an expert in everything Shot On iPhone.
Drive and willingness to go above and beyond

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or equivalent degree preferred
10+ years working in a technical production role
10+ years working as a as a digital tech
Experience working with Producers, Director of Photography or Creatives in a production environment
Must have developed own photographic practice
Apple Genius experience a plus

Essential Requirements

Must have valid passport with expiration date minimum of two years from hire date
Must have a valid drivers license
Must have access to reliable transport in the Bay Area to be able to respond to varied and changing production needs.

Additional Requirements

Expertise in Capture One and MacOS are required. Proficiency in Photo Mechanic, ChronoSync, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Better Rename, Terminal, TidyUp, and iOS is required.
Must have a working understanding of camera lenses, lens optics, lighting, and the varied types of DSLR sensors.
Provide creative processing support and file handling for the eXtreme Dynamic Range feature found in iPhone images.
Occasional multiple overnight stays for destination shoots and airline travel.
Occasionally required to spend long periods of time at a computer screen.
Must be able to work in unique environments outside of the standard and normal office environment. (ie. Hiking in a jungle, walking varying distances, working in variable climates and conditions, etc.)
May be required to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally, for shoots.
May be required to travel for several continuous weeks, as project demands.
Travel may be up to 60% of any given quarter, depending on production needs
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week from the main office, additionally to work different shifts and schedules to support production shoots (swing and/or graveyard on occasion)
Overtime hours may be required depending on project, with little or zero notice
Must be able to work independently and effectively while on production sets and remote locations
Must be able to time manage effectively to ensure deadlines, schedules, as well as meetings are not missed
Ability to lift 45 pounds, to load and unload equipment needed for production
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external teams.
May be called upon to do camera, photo, device, and image comparative research and testing. On occasion will be asked to stand in for test shoots. In very rare cases, may be asked to stand in for a photographer when unexpected production emergencies arise.
May need to ingest and archive other media types on occasion, as production needs require.
Exemplify rigorous on set Quality Assurance including color and image quality assurance.

Senior Photo Technician (Onsite)

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