CPB-Darkroom Digitisation Technician

Festivals From India is hiring on behalf of their client Chennai Photo Biennale<\/a><\/b>, for a Darkroom Digitisation Technician<\/b>. The ideal candidate will manage the scanning and digital workflow within the lab \u2014 ensuring that film is digitised accurately, consistently, and delivered on time. This is a hands\-on, detail\-oriented role that requires focus, technical understanding, and the ability to maintain quality across repetitive processes.

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  1. The vetting process for this role comprises 2\-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.<\/span>
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  2. Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.<\/span>
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  3. This is an on\-site, full\-time position based in Chennai.<\/span>
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  4. Salary band for this role is available upon request.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Requirements<\/h3>
    Essential Qualifications: <\/b><\/span>
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    • Bachelor\u2019s degree or diploma in Photography, Visual Arts, Media, or a related field.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Essential Experience:<\/b><\/span>
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      • 1\-2 years of experience in a photography setting.<\/span>
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      • Proficiency in Lightroom and/or Photoshop.<\/span>
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      • Solid understanding of exposure, colour, and image quality.<\/span>
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      • Working knowledge of film photography and digitisation processes.<\/span>
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      • Comfortable working in a hands\-on lab environment.<\/span>
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      • Preferred experience in archival digitisation, darkroom or film photography.<\/span>
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      • Basic video shooting/documentation skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Key Personal Attributes & Skills:<\/b><\/span>
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        • Excellent communication and relationship\-building skills.<\/span>
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        • Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision.<\/span>
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        • An effective team worker who shows initiative and takes ownership of the role.<\/span>
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        • Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with clients, colleagues, and management.<\/span>
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        • Problem\-solving mindset with a hands\-on approach to troubleshooting.<\/span>
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        • Strong attention to detail and consistency.<\/span>
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        • Ability to manage time and maintain delivery timelines.<\/span>
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        • Organised approach to file handling and workflows.<\/span>
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        • Good time management skills, including prioritising, scheduling, and adapting as necessary.<\/span><\/span>
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