Quality Control Operator
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. is a global leader in digital media and entertainment services across film, video and online content from capture to consumption.
Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world's most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in production, post production, distribution, asset and workflow management and new digital
solution-based technologies.
With operations in Los Angeles, New York and around the globe, the company employs nearly 7,000 of the most talented, highly honored and recognized artists and industry veterans worldwide. For more information visit www.bydeluxe.com.
We currently have an opening for a QC Technician. This position will be located in Burbank, CA.
Primary Responsibilities
Individual will perform quality assurance testing on video, audio and subtitle tracks; menu and disc navigation; and player compatibility for Standard Definition/Blu-ray movie titles.
Individual will perform incoming quality control of the client supplied materials (audio, video, subtitles, and graphics) for SD/BD Disc production.
Individual will perform emulation qc of authored SD/BD disc images (linear playback testing of audio, video and subtitles; disc navigation testing; etc.).
Individual will perform disc qc using SD/BD players (linear playback testing of audio, video and subtitles; disc navigation testing; etc.).
Duties require an accurate and methodical approach to testing as well as a very focused and detailed attention to audio, video and subtitle impairments and artifacts.
Visual quality assurance testing of compressed video material.
Audible quality assurance testing of encoded audio material.
Visual quality assurance testing of subtitle (text) streams.
Qualification of menu navigation and functionality of BD software.
Use DM Checklists to verify compliance of DM product to client specifications and Bill of Materials.
This is the final step in the SD/BD disc authoring production process. This individual will test all facets of a SD/BD movie title before the project is viewed by the client and/or approved for mass replication.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill-set:
AA degree in computer science, programming, electronics, A/V technology, television production or related field (or equivalent experience).
2-4 years quality control experience in DVD, gaming or related field preferred.
Blu-ray quality control experience is preferred.
Individual must possess a fundamental understanding of audio, video, interactive multimedia, professional tape machines, and consumer electronic devices.
Individual must be able to troubleshoot quality control issues and player anomalies.
Individual must be organized, diligent and detail-oriented.
Individual must possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
Duties require an accurate and methodical approach to testing as well as a very focused and detailed attention to audio, video and subtitle impairments and artifacts.
Individual must be capable of working in a fast-paced, small team environment with hard deadlines.
Individual must create their own quality control procedures for testing and approving BD movie projects.
Individual will need to make frequent "subjective" decisions as part of their daily function (e.g. determining the "severity rating" for quality defects, determining which defects are acceptable, etc.).
If you're an independent thinker with a high level of ingenuity and the above qualifications, then we'd like you to join our team!
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including 401(k) and tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website to view additional positions and for more information on our company: http://www.bydeluxe.com.