Photo Tech Specialist [210625]

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Digital Technician to support our in-house photo studio operations and upcoming studio launch.

• The Digi Tech will be responsible for all on-set digital workflow, camera system setup, overseeing live capture upload, image quality control, studio technical preparation, and post-shoot file management.
• This role is critical to ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality studio photoshoots for our studio launch and ongoing studio workflow.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Help set up, test, and troubleshoot all on-set digital capture equipment,including cameras, lenses, lighting systems, tethering devices, and studio technical workflows.
• Manage live tethered shooting during studio photoshoots, ensuring stable connection, real-time image preview, and zero workflow delays.
• Monitor image quality, exposure, colour accuracy, and sharpness on set;
• provide immediate technical adjustments for the creative team.
• Grading, prepping fast-turn around image deliverables (for talent approval and live upload on set).
• Support Battersea Studio setup, pre-launch preparation, technical training, and standard workflow establishment for the new studio.
• Organise, back up, label, and archive all shoot assets securely following studio file management standards.
• Oversee and maintain standardised filenaming structures across image workflow and deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with photographers and creative cross-regional Art Direct teams (local and US) to align shoot requirements and brand standards.
• Maintain studio digital equipment inventory, perform regular device checks, and report technical issues for maintenance or replacement
• Assist in developing studio SOPs, technical guidelines, and onboarding training for new studio team members.
• Support pre-launch testing, trial shoots, and official launch campaign production.
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Digital Technician, Studio Tech, or related creative technical role in commercial photography or fashion studio environments.
• Solid knowledge of tethered shooting workflows, camera settings, colour management, and on-set digital operations.
• Familiar with professional studio equipment, lighting systems, and common shooting software
• Strong technical problem-solving skills to fix on-site equipment and workflow issues quickly.
• High attention to detail, able to maintain accurate file organisation and strict brand visual standards.
• Able to work flexible hours during studio setup, pre-launch preparation, and peak shoot periods.
• Great communication skills, able to coordinate effectively with internal and cross-border teams
• Passionate about visual quality, studio production, and brand creative output.
• Great collaborator who is calm and methodical under pressure.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Solid photo retouching and colour grading knowledge.
• Experience working with international creative teams or cross-region studio projects.
• Experience in new studio setup and workflow standardisation
• Familiar with commercial brand campaign production and launch projects.
  
  

Client Description

Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.