Film Restoration Operations Lead

This is a Full Time Job

Film Restoration Tech Ops Lead

Position Summary

The Film Restoration Tech Ops Lead oversees the end-to-end restoration pipeline with a primary focus on technical standards, quality control, and workflow optimization using the Phoenix Film Restoration Suite . This role ensures every title meets the highest visual and QC benchmarks while driving continuous process improvement across the department. This role is in-office only at our Torrance location.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & Quality Control
• Lead the full restoration lifecycle from ingest through final delivery.
• Define restoration strategies per title (automation-driven vs. manual-intensive workflows).
• Oversee dirt, scratch, stability, flicker, density, and grain management processes.
• Apply and supervise grain management settings prior to final export.
• Review QC reports, identify recurring issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze quality trends and refine workflows to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain and enforce technical restoration standards across all projects.

Workflow Optimization
• Continuously improve Phoenix-based workflows for scalability, consistency, and image integrity.
• Develop best practices for balancing automation and manual restoration techniques.
• Manage Phoenix software licenses and coordinate resolution of technical support issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with mastering, QC, and delivery teams to ensure seamless downstream integration.
• Work with the project manager for scheduling and resource management.
• Communicate technical risks, quality findings, and restoration considerations to stakeholders.
• Partner with department leads to resolve technical challenges and enhance processes.

Team Leadership
• Provide technical guidance and structured feedback to restoration artists.
• Work with global remote teams, contractors and vendors to work together for common project goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations with an emphasis on quality accountability.
• Foster a culture focused on precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
• Advanced hands-on experience with the Phoenix Film Restoration Suite . Minimum 5 years in DRS, preferably with Phoenix.
• Training and guiding a team of artists.
• Deep understanding of film scanning workflows and photochemical characteristics.
• Strong expertise in identifying and correcting film artifacts.
• Proven ability to manage QC standards and implement technical process improvements.
• Detail-oriented leader with strong analytical and communication skills.

This role is ideal for a technically driven restoration professional who is passionate about elevating quality standards and refining restoration workflows at a studio level.