Color Retoucher

Date: 1 week ago

City: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Contract type: Full time

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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