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Digital Film Restoration Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Restoration Technician

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital assets, including: * Dirt, dust, scratch, and debris removal. * Flicker, stability, and weave correction.

Restoration Technician

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$30 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital assets, including: * Dirt, dust, scratch, and debris removal. * Flicker, stability, and weave correction.

Retail Sales Associate

Bellevue, WA ยท On-site

$16.75 - $19.25/hr

Those goals can include restoring and displaying family images, designing a personalized photo book ... Digitizing prints, film, movies and VHS tapes are a specialty. We've added state-of-the-art digital ...

... film reels, photo albums, slides, DVDs, and legacy storage media-into secure digital formats for ... Train to master advanced media digitization and restoration workflows * Receive, inspect, sort, and ...

... film reels, photo albums, slides, DVDs, and legacy storage media-into secure digital formats for ... Train to master advanced media digitization and restoration workflows * Receive, inspect, sort, and ...

Retail Sales Associate

Bellevue, WA

$16.75 - $19.25/hr

Those goals can include restoring and displaying family images, designing a personalized photo book ... Digitizing prints, film, movies and VHS tapes are a specialty. We've added state-of-the-art digital ...

Microfabrication Engineer (R&D)

Fremont, CA ยท On-site

$81K - $209K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team ... Design and physically realize next-generation thin-film microelectrode arrays. * Develop and deploy ...

Microfabrication Engineer (R&D)

Fremont, CA ยท On-site

$81K - $209K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team ... Design and physically realize next-generation thin-film microelectrode arrays. * Develop and deploy ...

Microfabrication Technician (Second Shift)

Fremont, CA ยท On-site

$28.76/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team ... Testing the finished thin-film arrays to ensure that they meet the required specifications or ...

Dental Assistant

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative ... film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.

Dental Assistant

Orlando, FL

$16.75 - $22/hr

Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative ... film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.

Dental Assistant

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative ... film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques. Salary Description $19.50/hr - $25 ...

VCR Repair Technician

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We were founded on the conviction to restore and revalue what has been overlooked. We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for ...

VCR Repair Technician

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We were founded on the conviction to restore and revalue what has been overlooked. We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for ...

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How much do digital film restoration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for digital film restoration in the United States is $76,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a digital film restoration?

A Digital Film Restoration job involves using specialized software and techniques to repair and enhance old or damaged films. This process includes removing scratches, dust, noise, and other imperfections while preserving the original quality and artistic intent. Professionals in this field work with both physical film scans and digital files to restore color accuracy, stabilize footage, and improve overall visual and audio clarity. The goal is to ensure that films remain accessible and in the best possible condition for future generations.

What skills and qualifications are needed for digital film restoration?

To thrive in Digital Film Restoration, a strong understanding of film history, color theory, and digital media processes, often supported by a degree in film or digital media, is essential. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and specialized restoration tools like Diamant or Phoenix is highly valued, along with knowledge of various film formats. Attention to detail, patience, and effective communication skills are key soft skills, as restoration often requires meticulous, collaborative work. These competencies ensure that damaged or aging film materials are restored to their original quality while preserving their historical and artistic value.

What are the typical challenges faced in digital film restoration?

Professionals in Digital Film Restoration often face challenges such as dealing with heavily damaged or deteriorated film materials, managing large digital files, and striking a balance between historical authenticity and modern image quality. Restorers frequently collaborate with archivists, historians, and technical teams to determine the best restoration approach for each project. Time management can also be a challenge as projects may have tight deadlines and require significant manual work. However, overcoming these obstacles is highly rewarding, as your efforts contribute to preserving important cultural and cinematic heritage for future generations.

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Infographic showing various Digital Film Restoration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,639 per year, or $36.8 per hour.

Restoration Technician

Company3

Santa Monica, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Business Unit: Company 3
Position: Restoration Technician
Location: Hollywood/Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)
*Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 hourly USD
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Restoration Technician is responsible for restoring and preserving motion picture and television content using advanced digital restoration tools and techniques. This role combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of cinematic image quality to repair physical and digital defects all while maintaining the creative integrity and historical authenticity of the original material.
Additionally, the role evaluates source materials, develops restoration workflows, performs rigorous quality control, maintains project documentation, and delivers high-quality results within production deadlines and archival standards. Restoration projects may include feature films, episodic television, documentaries, archival footage, trailers, and promotional content. This position reports to the VP, Global Deliverables and will usually report out of the Hollywood studio, however flexibility it required to work from the Santa Monica studios as client/project needs require. Typical business hours are from 9am-6pm with possibility for overtime work as project needs require.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Restoration Technician will perform digital image restoration on scanned film and digital assets, including:
  • Dirt, dust, scratch, and debris removal.
  • Flicker, stability, and weave correction.
  • Grain management and noise reduction.
  • Repair of torn, warped, or damaged frames.
  • Removal of mold, stains, and chemical deterioration artifacts.
  • Image reconstruction and paint work for severely damaged footage.
  • Utilize restoration software such as MTI DRS™ NOVA, Digital Vision Phoenix, HS-ART Diamant, or equivalent platforms.
  • Work from high-resolution image sequences (2K, 4K, 6K, 8K) while maintaining color fidelity and image integrity.
  •  Perform manual frame-by-frame restoration where automated processes are insufficient.
Other duties include:
  • Evaluate source materials and recommend restoration workflows based on image condition and project requirements.
  • Conduct quality control reviews to identify remaining defects and verify consistency throughout the restored program.
  • Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with archival and studio standards.
  • Meet production schedules while maintaining the highest level of technical and artistic quality.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will bring previous experience as a restoration artist with in depth knowledge of MTI Nova, PFClean and /or Phoenix finish. They will understand production workflows, timelines and deliverables. They will have an understanding of home entertainment, film/TV post production and marketing. They will bring a proven ability to work quickly and independently, anticipating, recognizing and resolving problems with little to no supervision. The ideal candidate will also bring the following:
  • Experience with MS Office software suite & MAC operating systems as well as Google Suite.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Polite and professional with a positive and optimistic approach.
  • Ability to work on own initiative but also be a good team player.
  • Flexible with the ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends with little or short notice.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to cooperate, contribute, and integrate in a team environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and keep track of ongoing projects.
  • Extremely detail oriented.
Nice to Have:
  • Previous experience in restoration / VFX in a production environment or entertainment industry.
  • Strong background in and aptitude with various Operating/Computer Systems.
  • Familiarity with all common file and tape based video formats.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.
*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.  
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by November 12, 2026.

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