Company description:
HARBOR is a global company with operations in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Relentlessly focused on talent, technical innovation, and protection of artistic vision, HARBOR hones every detail throughout the moving image-making process: live-action, dailies, creative & offline editorial, design, visual effects, CG, sound & picture finishing.
Overview:
Harbor is seeking a hard-working and experienced Post Technology Engineer for CG and VFX whose expertise is focused on post-production technology and advanced VFX pipeline workflows. Based in our LA office and working with an international technology team, this role provides senior technical leadership supporting VFX and CG production infrastructure, artist workflows, and engineering operations. The Senior Engineer is responsible for maintaining high-performance systems, coordinating pipeline tools and infrastructure, and ensuring reliable technology operations within a fast-paced, client-facing post-production environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically advanced, and capable of leading complex engineering initiatives while mentoring technical staff and supporting critical artist sessions.
Responsibilities:- Lead the software and hardware support team assisting artists using VFX and finishing software including Autodesk Flame, Maya, Nuke, Avid, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications and associated plug-ins
- Manage and help evolve a streamlined VFX pipeline using tools such as ShotGrid, Visional, or similar production tracking systems
- Oversee management of media transfers and delivery portals using Signiant Media Shuttle, MASV, Aspera, and related accelerated transfer platforms
- Oversee daily configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of VFX productionworkstations and studio environments to ensure optimal performance
- Maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors to update internal technical standards and operational procedures
- Manage calibration of color-critical video displays and audio monitoring systems in accordance with internal and industry standards
- Provide advanced solving support for software, hardware, and workflow-related issues affecting artists and production teams
- Support remote VFX artists using HP Anywhere/PCoIP and related remote desktop technologies
- Solve video, audio, and network switching and routing infrastructure throughout the facility
- Support and optimize storage infrastructure including SAN, NAS, and DAS deployments
- Coordinate with the ReSources network team to support internal and external network infrastructure
- Build, update, and patch production workstations, license servers, and render farms across Linux, Windows, and MacOS platforms
- Manage setup and support of remote streaming and review sessions using Colorfront Streaming Server, Clearview Flex, and related platforms
- Coordinate installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, and software systems
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure consistent execution of technical standards and support procedures across all HARBOR locations
- Source equipment and materials from vendors to support engineering initiatives
- Create and maintain comprehensive user documentation and procedures for the engineering team
- Perform additional departmental duties as assigned
- Qualifications5–7 years of experience in a post-production engineering or media technology environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Flame, Maya, Nuke, Avid Media Composer, Nexis Storage, Adobe Premiere Pro, and VFX pipeline tools such as ShotGrid or Visional
- Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching infrastructure
- Extensive knowledge of Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems across desktop, server, and virtual environmentsExperience supporting remote workflow and streaming platforms including HPAnywhere/PCoIP, Jump Desktop, Colorfront Streaming Server, Streambox, Clearview Flex, and Zoom
- Programming or scripting experience in Python, Perl, Bash, Java, or similar languages
Strong understanding of video signal standards and related media infrastructureExperience supporting SAN and NAS environments and file sharing protocols including NFS, SMB/CIFS, AFP, and secure digital delivery systemsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience supporting large-scale render farms or high-performance computingenvironments
Experience designing or optimizing VFX pipeline infrastructureExperience supporting high-profile VFX production environmentsExperience collaborating across multi-site or global post-production environmentsPHYSICAL DEMANDSProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesLOCATION & COMMITMENTSFreelance role based out of our Santa Monica studio
Hybrid, 4 days/week in studio
Travel may be required to deliver on client and production needs
Additional information:
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-HP1Compensation Range: USD $35.17 - USD $54.11/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/10/2026.
