Freelance Digital Tech – Luxury Fashion & Beauty

Job Title: Freelance Digital Tech – Luxury Fashion & Beauty
Company: Slate Studios
Location: New York, NY (On-Site / Project-Based)
Type: Freelance (Per Shoot / Project-Based)

About Slate Studios

Slate Studios is a New York–based content production studio specializing in high-end photography and motion for luxury fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. We produce elevated campaigns and e-commerce content for leading global clients.

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Digital Tech to support our studio and location productions.

Position Summary

As a Digital Tech at Slate Studios, you will manage all on-set digital workflow, ensuring accurate capture, file integrity, color consistency, and organized asset management from shoot through handoff.

This role is critical to maintaining production efficiency and premium quality standards on fashion and beauty campaigns.

Key ResponsibilitiesOn-Set Digital Capture

• Manage tethered capture (Capture One preferred)

• Monitor exposure, focus, and file integrity

• Apply color profiles and maintain visual consistency

• Build and maintain structured session folders

Workflow & Asset Management

• Oversee file naming conventions and shot organization

• Perform secure backups (on-site redundancy protocols)

• Prepare selects for client and creative review

• Maintain organized transfer and archive process

Technical Support

• Support photographers with camera, tethering, and monitor setup

• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and efficiently

• Maintain calibration standards for monitors and displays

Client & Team Interface

• Work directly with photographers, producers, art directors, and clients

• Maintain calm, professional communication during fast-paced shoots

RequirementsLocation & Availability

• Based in New York, NY

• Available for on-site freelance production days

Experience

• Proven experience as a Digital Tech on fashion/beauty shoots

• Strong understanding of professional studio workflow

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Capture One

• Deep understanding of tethered workflows

• Knowledge of file structure, color management, and backup protocols

• Comfortable working with Phase One, Canon, or equivalent systems

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and process-driven

• Calm under pressure

• Efficient, organized, and proactive

Bonus

• Experience in luxury campaign environments

• Familiarity with high-volume e-commerce workflows

• Understanding of retouching handoff standards

Compensation

Competitive per-day rate, based on experience and project scope.

Why Slate

• High-profile fashion and beauty clients

• Premium studio environment

• Repeat freelance opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume

• Relevant client list

• Portfolio or production examples

Note: We are not accepting email applications at this time.