Careers
Custodian
Facilities
The Company
FotoKem is a sophisticated post-production environment providing dailies, finishing, VFX, and color grading for top studio and independent features and episodic productions. Our Engineering team designs, deploys and maintains systems, with innovative and sometimes one-of-a-kind workflows, for projects shot on virtually every camera technology, from 65mm film to the newest file-based 8K systems.
Latest projects include Oppenheimer, Sinners, One Battle After Another, Pluribus, Odyssey and Fallout.
The Role
The role of Custodian is primarily responsible for maintaining clean workspaces throughout the Company facilities. The primary responsibility is to maintain a strict sanitation regimen to ensure a secure environment for the lab. Able to work in a team environment and independently using standardized practices and/or methods.
Primary Responsibilities
- Keep facilities in clean and orderly condition.
- Mop, scrub floors with floor buffer.
- Scrub, sanitize, and supply restroom facilities.
- Mix cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
- Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Follow safety guidelines related to industrial cleaning, chemical handling and general duties.
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements; ensure proper fit, usage and disposal of gear.
- Support facilities maintenance by reporting any repairs or hazards that could impact safety or cleanliness.
- Collect and take out trash and recycling.
- Dust all surfaces with a wet rag.
- Must communicate clearly.
- Must report to work on time.
- Clean build up on machines, tanks and pipes.
- Use a gas pressure washer safely around machinery and electricity.
- Clean while on a ladder.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements – Experience and Skills
- Prior custodial experience in a commercial or industrial setting is highly preferred.
- Experience with chemical agents handling safety procedures and proper storage practices.
- Ability to lift heavy objects 25+lbs while adhering to safe lifting practices.
- Knowledge and experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Must have a valid driver license.
- 1 year of custodial experiences.
Work Environment & Physical Activities
- Onsite at FotoKem’s main campus in Burbank.
- Must also have the physical ability to bend, grasp, reach, walk, lift, climb, stand, walk, kneel and stoop.
- Monday – Friday from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, occasional weekends.
Compensation: In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the expected compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $18-$20 per hour.
Global Distribution Mastering Coordinator
Creative Services
The Company
FotoKem is a sophisticated post-production environment providing dailies, finishing, VFX, and color grading for top studio and independent features and episodic productions. Our Engineering team designs, deploys and maintains systems, with innovative and sometimes one-of-a-kind workflows, for projects shot on virtually every camera technology, from 65mm film to the newest file-based 8K systems.
Latest Lionsgate titles are: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Passion of the Christ, Made, Leprechaun, Sorority Row, Ginger Snaps.
The Role
The Global Distribution Mastering Coordinator is a FotoKem employee, working for Lionsgate in Santa Monica as a part of the Global Distribution Mastering team. This role is critical to ensuring distribution-ready assets meet technical, quality, and delivery standards, and involves close collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. Responsibilities include asset evaluation, quality control review, rejection investigation and resolution, system updates, vendor coordination, and purchase order and invoice processing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage digital file and physical asset trafficking between vendors, validating deliveries while ensuring accurate updates to internal tracking systems.
- Assist with title, asset, and materials research to support mastering and distribution needs.
- Investigate asset Rejections through resolution, working across teams and vendors as necessary.
- Review QC reports and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical issues and required fixes.
- Create and maintain accurate, detailed records across relevant systems to provide business units with current, service-ready asset information.
- Generate purchase order requisitions and process vendor invoices, following orders through completion.
- Additional projects as assigned.
Requirements – Experience and Skills
- A minimum of 5 years of mastering, post-production or entertainment-based lab experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of media formats both physical and file-based, video standards & frame rates (UHD/HD/SD picture files, timed text files, audio elements, etc.).
- Strong understanding of domestic and international versioning across multiple languages, digital media workflows, processes, materials and techniques.
- Experience interpreting QC reports and resolving technical rejections.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, with strong time-management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Foreign language knowledge is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Familiarity with SAP and purchase order creation.
- Experience with DCP workflows.
Work Environment & Physical Activities
- Based at Lionsgate, Santa Monica and occasionally at FotoKem Burbank, CA.
- Dedicated to the Lionsgate team, work closely with the Global Distribution Mastering Department at Lionsgate.
- Office work setting.
- Requires the ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods, engage in frequent verbal communication, perform light lifting of equipment, use hands for various tasks and maintain active listening throughout the workday.
Compensation: In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the expected compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $33 – $36 per hour.
Swing Episodic Producer
KMP Producers Dept.
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
The Company
FotoKem is a sophisticated post-production environment providing dailies, finishing, VFX, and color grading for top studio and independent features and episodic productions. Our Engineering team designs, deploys and maintains systems, with innovative and sometimes one-of-a-kind workflows, for projects shot on virtually every camera technology, from 65mm film to the newest file-based 8K systems.
Latest projects include Pluribus, Welcome to Derry (It), The Last Thing He Told Me, Shifting Gears
The Role
The role of the Swing Episodic Producer is primarily responsible for supporting Senior Episodic Producers who oversee the final technical and creative completion of a broadcast or streaming series. This role not only provides support to producers, it assures timely attention to clients in the later hours of the day to support ongoing and last minute needs. The role requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the episodic process, workflows, and tools necessary to accomplish the following tasks: editorial conform, color grading, titling & graphics, SDR & HDR finishing, streaming & broadcast deliverables, and archiving.
Primary Responsibilities
- Track & Manage receipt of all media assets including edls, cdls, luts, vfx, etc., for conform, color, and deliverables to continue moving forward.
- Flag VFX, Editorial, Graphics, and Sound discrepancies when elements are missing, corrupt, late, or out of sync and communicate to the clients.
- Manage and take lead in supervised client sessions and communications during evening hours.
- Prepare work orders and instructions for Artists for the next day.
- Prepare overnight notes, hot sheets, and special setups for the upcoming day.
- Take the lead on projects that are occurring in evening hours.
- Participate and support in technical discussions to improve workflows, communications, and the finishing process.
- Communicate any concerns with project delivery or client satisfaction to the management team in an immediate and timely manner.
Requirements – Experience and Skills
- 3-5 years experience scheduling or producing in a post production environment.
- General knowledge of Editorial turnovers (ie: EDLs/AAF/Bin).
- General knowledge of color science and color transforms (LUTs, P3, XYZ, Rec709/2020).
- General knowledge of VFX (turnover, plates, support files).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to pick up and take direction from a Senior Producer.
- Well Organized.
- Clear communication.
- Swing Producers require the ability to be autonomous, proactive, and intuitive to client needs.
- OT is common in the role.
- Strong working knowledge of Google Suite.
Work Environment & Activities
- Based at FotoKem, Burbank CA.
- Onsite work.
- Must speak with clients and team members.
- Office work setting.
- Requires the ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods, engage in frequent verbal communication, perform light lifting of equipment, use hands for various tasks and maintain active listening skills throughout the workday.
- The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Compensation: In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the expected compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required $25 -$35 per hour.
Questions? Contact jobs@fotokem.com
