Film Restoration Tech Ops Lead

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.  You will be working with team members in our Burbank and Manila offices.  

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & Quality Control

• Train, Grow and oversee staff processes and technical oversight with our Duplitech Team and office in Manila. 


• 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, Duplitech Manila office, 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.