Digitisation Technician

CTC: Rs 25,000/-

Working Days: Mon-Sat | Working Time: 10 am to 7 pm

Location: Kottivakkam, Chennai (Pin Code- 600041)

Festivals From India is hiring on behalf of their client, The Chennai Photo Biennale Darkroom, for a Darkroom Digitisation Technician. You will manage the scanning and digital workflow within the lab — 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.

Please note:

1. The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
2. Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
3. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Kottivakkam, Chennai.
4. Salary band for this role is available upon request.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Photography, Visual Arts, Media, or a related field.

Essential Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience 
• Proficiency in Lightroom and/or Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of exposure, colour, and image quality.
• Working knowledge of film photography and digitisation processes
• Comfortable working in a hands-on lab environment.
• Preferred experience in archival digitisation, darkroom or film photography.
• Basic video shooting/documentation skills.

Key Personal Attributes & Skills:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision.
• An effective team worker who shows initiative and takes ownership of the role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to manage time and maintain delivery timelines
• Organised approach to file handling and workflows
• Good time management skills, including prioritising, scheduling, and adapting as necessary.