Restoration Technician

Company3 • Santa Monica, CA

2d • $30 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Restoration Technician is responsible for restoring and preserving motion picture and television content using advanced digital restoration tools and techniques. This role combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of cinematic image quality to repair physical and digital defects all while maintaining the creative integrity and historical authenticity of the original material.
Additionally, the role evaluates source materials, develops restoration workflows, performs rigorous quality control, maintains project documentation, and delivers high-quality results within production deadlines and archival standards. Restoration projects may include feature films, episodic television, documentaries, archival footage, trailers, and promotional content. This position reports to the VP, Global Deliverables and will usually report out of the Hollywood studio, however flexibility it required to work from the Santa Monica studios as client/project needs require. Typical business hours are from 9am-6pm with possibility for overtime work as project needs require.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a restoration artist with in depth knowledge of MTI Nova, PFClean and /or Phoenix finish.
• Understanding of production workflows, timelines and deliverables.
• Understanding of home entertainment, film/TV post production and marketing.
• Proven ability to work quickly and independently, anticipating, recognizing and resolving problems with little to no supervision.
• Experience with MS Office software suite & MAC operating systems as well as Google Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Polite and professional with a positive and optimistic approach.
• Ability to work on own initiative but also be a good team player.
• Flexibility with the ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends with little or short notice.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to cooperate, contribute, and integrate in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and keep track of ongoing projects.
• Extremely detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in restoration / VFX in a production environment or entertainment industry.
• Strong background in and aptitude with various Operating/Computer Systems.
• Familiarity with all common file and tape based video formats.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital assets, including: Dirt, dust, scratch, and debris removal; Flicker, stability, and weave correction; Grain management and noise reduction; Repair of torn, warped, or damaged frames; Removal of mold, stains, and chemical deterioration artifacts; Image reconstruction and paint work for severely damaged footage.
• Utilize restoration software such as MTI DRS™ NOVA, Digital Vision Phoenix, HS-ART Diamant, or equivalent platforms.
• Work from high-resolution image sequences (2K, 4K, 6K, 8K) while maintaining color fidelity and image integrity.
• Perform manual frame-by-frame restoration where automated processes are insufficient.
• Evaluate source materials and recommend restoration workflows based on image condition and project requirements.
• Conduct quality control reviews to identify remaining defects and verify consistency throughout the restored program.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with archival and studio standards.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining the highest level of technical and artistic quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US.
• Retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US.
• Local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time for roles filled in Canada and other territories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed