Job DescriptionIn this role, you will work closely with a passionate and collaborative group of creatives. Our goal is to improve the overall look and feel of our website and enhance the online customer experience.
Overview of the Senior Digital Tech Role
As part of the Williams Sonoma creative team, you will bring your skills and expertise to support in-house and freelance Photographers in successfully executing the Art Director's creative vision. You will partner closely with Photographers, Stylists, Retouching and other Creative teams to ensure smooth capture workflows, accurate color, and reliable asset delivery. Your strong attention to detail, organizational skills and technical mastery will combine to create compelling imagery and enhance the overall aesthetic for all marketing channels for both Williams Sonoma Home and Williams Sonoma.
Responsibilities
- Manage on-set image capture workflows, including tethered shooting and file management, adhering to established file naming conventions, file formats and file delivery methods. Serve as the technical expert for photo capture systems and processes on set, and support/train visiting freelance Digital Techs as needed.
- Collaborate with the Photographer and Art Director to create images that align with their general creative direction, translating that creative vision into high-quality final digital assets.
- Perform initial retouching tasks such as merging plates for lighting/exposure adjustments and product/prop placement to create new versions, comping new product photography into existing set/location images, cleaning up imperfections in product samples and removing set equipment, and adjusting overall color and lighting as needed. In some cases, initial comping will need to be executed concurrently with the shoot for executive review and approval.
- Liaise between Photo, Retouching and Asset Production teams - staying up-to-date on photo schedules, production deadlines and status of current work in progress.
- Partner with Director, Asset Production to ensure color accuracy and overall consistency of the image capture process.
- Assist in-house Retouching team with product and editorial image retouching and color correction as workload and schedules allow.
- Keep up to date with current industry standards, monitoring emerging technologies, techniques, and creative trends.
- Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
Criteria
- 5+ years of experience as a Digital Tech in a commercial or studio environment, preferably within the high-end home furnishings industry; experience with food and luxury goods a plus.
- Expert with Capture One; formal training in the use of digital camera systems a plus.
- Expert with MacOS and Adobe Photoshop; proficient with Bridge and InDesign.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with all photo studio tools, lighting and technical systems; formal training in device color management a plus.
- Experience with Adobe Workfront, Airtable, Capture Fox (or similar systems) and DAM systems a strong plus.
- Experience with generative AI a plus.
- Comfortable managing multiple deliverables concurrently.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to perform work full-time, onsite in the Richmond office.
Benefits Just for You
Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Your Journey in Continued Learning
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops and learning programs
- Speaker series
WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
The expecting starting pay range for this position is $97,000-$115,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
