Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $35 - 38 per hourCella is seeking a Digital Imaging Specialist to join a retail client. This role supports on-set digital capture workflows, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency from image capture through handoff to post-production. The Digital Imaging Specialist standardizes and manages Capture One sessions, troubleshoots technical issues on photography sets, maintains organized data structures, and ensures asset integrity throughout the studio pipeline. This position blends technical expertise with operational oversight, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of workflow automation and error-checking processes to streamline production and prevent data or image quality issues.Responsibilities:
Manages and standardizes Capture One setups across photography sets, including color profiles, naming conventions, metadata tagging, and tethering workflows.
Supports on-set teams with real-time troubleshooting of camera, software, or tethering issues to minimize downtime.
Implements and refines automated processes and error-checking mechanisms to ensure data integrity and technical compliance before images enter post-production.
Collaborates with Art Directors, Photographers, and Retouchers to ensure imagery meets technical standards and creative expectations from the moment of capture.
Maintains and oversees the digital file structure, backups, and handoff process for high volumes of product imagery.
Actively tracks and updates shot lists, shot packages, and asset statuses using studio management tools (e.g., Shotflow).
Assists in defining and documenting best practices for capture workflows, asset naming, folder structures, and data hygiene.
Partners with the Post-Production team to identify issues early in the pipeline and avoid delays or quality concerns later.
Supports internal stakeholders and external partners with clear technical documentation, communication, and feedback loops.
Ensures a smooth and professional experience in the studio environment by helping to maintain an organized, calm, and collaborative workspace.
Qualifications:
Expert-level proficiency in Capture One, including tethered capture workflows, session and template setup, and troubleshooting.
Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Experience supporting high-volume studio photography environments.
Familiarity with digital camera systems (Canon, Nikon, Phase One), lighting setups, and Mac-based workstations.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical feedback.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge) and image management workflows.
Proficiency with DAM tools and structured file organization.
Experience using or administering studio workflow platforms such as ShotFlow, Creative Force, Creative Drive, or similar production tracking systems.
Experience in eCommerce, marketing, or high-volume retail photography is preferred.
Familiarity with scripting or automation to streamline workflows and improve productivity is preferred.
Previous work in an in-house studio or creative agency supporting large-scale asset pipelines is preferred.
JOBID: 1091984 #LI-CELLA#LI- SA1#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.