Photo Studio Technical Associate (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing. We are seeking a Photo Studio Technical Associate on a contract basis to provide production-focused technical support in a fast-paced, high-volume digital studio environment. This role combines IT support, studio operations, and workflow automation to ensure uninterrupted creative production. Responsibilities: Studio Systems and Hardware Support Deploy, configure, and manage Macintosh workstations using Jamf Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for studio staff Perform regular monitor calibration using professional-grade equipment to ensure color accuracy Maintain and troubleshoot studio infrastructure including Wi-Fi connectivity, network ports, Zoom Room setups, and badge printers Manage physical setup of computer equipment on carts and workstations for incoming crew and talent Scripting, Automation, and AI Enablement Use AI-assisted tools to write, debug, and optimize scripts for workflow automation Support and maintain custom internal tools developed using Python, AppleScript, and Bash Identify repetitive manual tasks and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency Asset Management and Studio Operations Manage check-in and check-out of technical equipment and maintain accurate inventory records Provide backup support for the Digital Asset Management system, including assisting with asset searches and retrieval Train freelancers and staff on asset management workflows as needed Provide emergency troubleshooting support for tethered capture workflows to minimize shoot disruptions