Entry Level Object Scan Technician

Jobtailor; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented studio operator to support daily 3D scanning tasks. You will work with photogrammetry rigs and LiDAR, handling setup, lighting, and equipment placement following SOPs.

Responsibilities include rig assembly/teardown, file management, and data validation to ensure clean handoffs for production pipelines. You will collaborate with Capture Leads and cross-functional teams, maintaining organization and safety while eager to learn emerging 3D capture and virtual

Qualifications

• Familiarity with hardware, cameras, or scanning tech.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and execute repetitive workflows with high accuracy.
• Strong attention to data quality, alignment, and file management.
• Basic understanding of file systems in Windows/Mac environments.
• Reliability and accountability to meet daily production targets.
• Physical ability to handle equipment in studio/warehouse.
• Eagerness to learn in 3D capture, virtual production, and digital asset creation.
• Interest in photography, gaming, or 3D technology is a plus.
• Previous studio/warehouse or product photography experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic camera settings (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed) is advantageous.
• Interest in Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, or radiance field tech is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily 3D scanning operations for props and small objects using photogrammetry rigs and LiDAR systems.
• Execute basic capture setup, including object placement, lighting adjustments, and equipment positioning following defined SOPs.
• Assist with assembly and teardown of scanning rigs, ensuring efficient studio operations and readiness across shifts.
• Perform file handling and data organization, adhering to naming conventions and folder structures to support production pipelines.
• Conduct basic validation checks to ensure capture completeness and accurate data transfer.
• Maintain workspace organization and equipment care, ensuring safe handling and storage of scanning gear.
• Collaborate with Capture Leads and cross-functional teams, providing updates and incorporating feedback to improve capture efficiency.

Skills

3D scanning

photogrammetry

LiDAR systems

file handling

data organization

basic camera settings

Gaussian Splatting

NeRFs

radiance field technologies

virtual production

Tools

Windows

Mac

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support daily 3D scanning operations for props and small objects using photogrammetry rigs and LiDAR systems.
• Execute basic capture setup, including object placement, lighting adjustments, and equipment positioning following defined SOPs.
• Assist with assembly and teardown of scanning rigs, ensuring efficient studio operations and readiness across shifts.
• Perform file handling and data organization, adhering to naming conventions and folder structures to support production pipelines.
• Conduct basic validation checks to ensure capture completeness and accurate data transfer.
• Maintain workspace organization and equipment care, ensuring safe handling and storage of scanning gear.
• Collaborate with Capture Leads and cross-functional teams, providing updates and incorporating feedback to improve capture efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude with familiarity or interest in hardware systems, cameras, or scanning technologies.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and execute repetitive workflows with high accuracy.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly in alignment, data quality, and file management.
• Basic understanding of file systems and data organization (Windows/Mac environments).
• Strong reliability and accountability in meeting daily production targets and schedules.
• Physical ability to handle equipment and move objects safely within a studio or warehouse environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within emerging fields such as 3D capture, virtual production, and digital asset creation.
• A personal interest in photography, gaming, or 3D technology is nice to have.
• Previous experience in a studio, warehouse, or product photography environment is also nice to have.
• Familiarity with basic camera settings (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed) is advantageous.
• Interest in Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, or radiance field technologies is considered a plus.
• Exposure to virtual production, digital preservation, or immersive content is a bonus.

Hard Skills

• 3D scanning
• photogrammetry
• LiDAR systems
• file handling
• data organization
• basic camera settings
• Gaussian Splatting
• NeRFs
• radiance field technologies
• virtual production

Soft Skills

• attention to detail
• reliability
• accountability
• ability to follow instructions
• high accuracy
• eagerness to learn
• collaboration
• adaptability
• problem-solving
• communication