Sr. Color Retoucher

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Retouch and mask images based on direction and artistic integrity
• Create composite images using best practices and techniques to match layout
• Responsibility for final color of image content
• Evaluate images for proper contrast, neutrality and tones
• Inspect for image artifacts (banding, patterns, and potential moirés)
• Verify color pf products using samples and reference files.
• Consider print requirements
• Participate in spot-checking other’s work as part of ongoing quality program
• Utilization of image and project racking systems to assure on-time completion of tasks
• Organization and file management
• Communication to department leaders on status of assignments
• Take ownership and responsibility for image content at the project level, working with creative teams and relaying critical information
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business
• May train or assist junior Color Retouchers
• Responsibility to Maintain the Print sample dockets
• Responsibility to Maintain the Epson printers
• Responsibility to Maintain the stock inventory for Epson Machine accessories.

Competency Requirements

Professional experience using Photoshop and general knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite

Experience of applying print standards to image content preferred

Experience working in and maintaining a color managed environment preferred

Understanding of file types used in print and in digital applications

Practical experience applying principles of color theory

Experience in masking techniques

Creative experience in packaging environment preferred

Proficient with current Mac OS

Use of Adobe InDesign or equivalent design application preferred.

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