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