Remote 1st Assistant Director Jobs
Remote 1st assistant director jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first production companies, distributed media teams, and studios in film, television, and digital content. Employers hiring remotely right now include GXO Logistics, Eyemart Express, and Saint-Gobain. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Production Lab Technician
Production Lab Technician experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train.
Job Description:
The Lab Technician will be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers can receive their new prescription glasses in a timely manner. Once the glasses are complete, the Lab technician is responsible for taking the glasses to the retail floor so the glasses can be dispensed to the receiving patient. Other duties and responsibilities are listed below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials
Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs
Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly to ensure lenses are cut properly
Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner
Perform daily, weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications
Understanding of and ability to add and/or subtract positive and negative integers
Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations in order to maintain acceptable job flow
Read, comprehend and follow technical manuals and protocols
Fill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely manner
Read and interpret prescription specifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience working in a lab or technical setting
Experience working in the optical industry is preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift)
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs, on rare occasions aid in moving heavy lab equipment
Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to multi-task
Ability to identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving
Attention to detail
Time management skills - ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently when there are multiple customers to assist
Ability to deal with stressful situations such as dissatisfied customers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
Working Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting
Environment often fast-paced, deadline oriented
May work alone in lab as necessary or with partner
Exposure to dusts, fumes, glass and/or plastic lens particulates, standard chemicals found in optical lab (some of which may be caustic), metal alloy (solid and melted), moderately high levels of noise, fluorescent lighting, cleaning agents and electrical energy
Will be working primarily with small manual tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.), lenses and automated laboratory equipment
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Production Lab Technician
Production Lab Technician experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train.
Job Description:
The Lab Technician will be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers can receive their new prescription glasses in a timely manner. Once the glasses are complete, the Lab technician is responsible for taking the glasses to the retail floor so the glasses can be dispensed to the receiving patient. Other duties and responsibilities are listed below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials
Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs
Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly to ensure lenses are cut properly
Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner
Perform daily, weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications
Understanding of and ability to add and/or subtract positive and negative integers
Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations in order to maintain acceptable job flow
Read, comprehend and follow technical manuals and protocols
Fill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely manner
Read and interpret prescription specifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience working in a lab or technical setting
Experience working in the optical industry is preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift)
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs, on rare occasions aid in moving heavy lab equipment
Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to multi-task
Ability to identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving
Attention to detail
Time management skills - ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently when there are multiple customers to assist
Ability to deal with stressful situations such as dissatisfied customers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
Working Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting
Environment often fast-paced, deadline oriented
May work alone in lab as necessary or with partner
Exposure to dusts, fumes, glass and/or plastic lens particulates, standard chemicals found in optical lab (some of which may be caustic), metal alloy (solid and melted), moderately high levels of noise, fluorescent lighting, cleaning agents and electrical energy
Will be working primarily with small manual tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.), lenses and automated laboratory equipment
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 1st assistant director jobs.
- Minimum five years of experience as a 2nd assistant director or higher on professional productions
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage shooting schedules using scheduling software such as Movie Magic Scheduling
- Strong knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, DGA, and union crew rules and turnaround requirements
- Experience coordinating large departments including cast, extras, stunts, and location logistics simultaneously
- DGA membership or active enrollment in the DGA qualification list preferred for guild productions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with producers, directors, and department heads
Tips for Your Remote 1st Assistant Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote 1st assistant director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your production background and apply directly before postings fill. Checking regularly puts you ahead of slower applicants.
Show async coordination in your materials
Remote production teams need 1st ADs who can communicate clearly in writing without real-time back-and-forth. Include examples of digital call sheets, distributed scheduling decisions, and written production communications you managed to demonstrate this directly.
Highlight remote production tools you know
Name the specific tools in your application: virtual call sheet platforms, cloud-based scheduling software, and remote collaboration tools your productions used. Remote employers scan for this because on-the-job tool ramp-up slows distributed productions significantly.
Document productions you ran independently
Remote hiring managers want evidence you can own the floor without a supervisor nearby. Build a one-page project list showing production type, crew size, and your specific scheduling and logistics responsibilities on each, then reference it in cover materials.
Remote 1st Assistant Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote 1st assistant director job?
Target remote-first production companies and distributed studios that run projects across multiple time zones, since those teams rely on 1st ADs who can coordinate schedules, manage talent availability, and keep productions on track without being on set every day. Employers screen heavily for async written communication, self-directed problem-solving, and proficiency with remote production tools like scheduling software and virtual call sheets. A portfolio showing completed productions you managed independently gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote 1st assistant directors?
Remote 1st assistant director roles are posted by GXO Logistics, Eyemart Express, and Saint-Gobain and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first production companies, distributed content studios, and digital media firms that run film, television, and commercial projects across distributed teams.
Can you get a remote 1st assistant director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage production logistics independently from day one without on-set supervision. Your strongest path is assistant-directing short-form or low-budget projects you can document, contributing to remote production teams in a PA or coordinator capacity, and building a record of completed projects you scheduled and shepherded through post. Demonstrating async communication skills and familiarity with digital scheduling tools helps close the experience gap.
Do you need a degree for remote 1st assistant director jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh a demonstrated record of produced projects, proficiency with scheduling and production management tools, and the ability to coordinate distributed talent far more heavily than a specific degree. A film or media production degree can open doors early in your career, but productions consistently promoted coordinators and PAs who showed they could run a set and communicate clearly across remote teams.
Which industries hire the most remote 1st assistant directors?
Most remote 1st assistant director openings sit in Chemicals & Materials and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire 1st assistant directors remotely because their productions and content pipelines run across distributed crews, requiring someone who can coordinate schedules and logistics without a centralized physical base.
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