Technical Digital Asset Manager (Motion & Video Workflows)

Technical Digital Asset Manager (Motion & Video Workflows)

Location: Remote (Must reside within 100 miles of Culver City, CA)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $68.00/hour Overview

Our client is seeking a highly technical Digital Asset Manager to support a global Content Design organization by overseeing the lifecycle, storage, organization, and archiving of complex motion graphics and video assets. Supporting more than 400 creative users and managing over 5 petabytes of content, this role serves as a critical bridge between motion design teams and enterprise storage infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in media asset management, post-production workflows, storage systems, and creative technologies. This individual will ensure large-scale project files, render caches, source assets, and complex project dependencies are efficiently managed throughout the production lifecycle-from active creation through long-term archival-while preventing data loss and minimizing workflow bottlenecks.

Responsibilities
Pipeline Management

• Oversee the organization and storage of active motion graphics and video projects.
• Ensure creative teams are utilizing high-performance storage systems effectively.
• Monitor workflows to prevent bottlenecks across local, network, and cloud-based storage environments.
• Support efficient movement of assets between active production and long-term storage environments.

Asset Dependency Management & Packaging

• Manage complex project dependencies, including footage, graphics, vectors, audio, and other linked assets.
• Execute project packaging and collection processes to ensure long-term project integrity and recoverability.
• Validate project completeness before archival to prevent broken links or missing assets during future retrieval.

Archiving & Metadata Management

• Lead migration of completed projects into cold-storage environments.
• Apply metadata standards, taxonomy structures, and tagging practices to improve searchability and asset retrieval.
• Maintain accurate records of source files, project files, renders, and archived content.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate secure transfer of large media files, source assets, and final deliverables between internal teams and external production partners.
• Support project handoffs and vendor collaboration throughout the content production lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with security and asset management standards during transfers.

System Governance & Infrastructure Support

• Monitor storage utilization, render caches, scratch disks, and overall storage health.
• Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize storage environments.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between creative teams and enterprise technology partners.

Workflow Optimization

• Evaluate existing asset management workflows and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to support scalability and operational excellence.
• Develop documentation, best practices, and governance standards for asset management processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Digital Asset Management, Post-Production Operations, Media Asset Management, Technical Production, or related fields within media, entertainment, broadcast, or creative organizations.
• Deep understanding of motion graphics, video production workflows, file formats, codecs, and project dependencies.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including:
  
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  
  
  
• Familiarity with 3D content creation pipelines and tools such as Cinema 4D or similar platforms.
• Experience managing assets across:
  • Enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
  • SAN and NAS high-performance storage environments
  • Cloud-based review and collaboration platforms such as Frame.io
  
  
  
• Strong understanding of enterprise storage architecture, including hot, warm, and cold storage environments.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management, archival strategies, and digital preservation best practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale creative teams and high-volume media production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting motion design, animation, visual effects, or post-production teams.
• Knowledge of media asset governance, metadata standards, and archival frameworks.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale storage infrastructures supporting petabyte-level environments.
• Familiarity with media security standards and content protection protocols.
• Experience developing workflow documentation, training resources, and operational best practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Mathys+Potestio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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