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.