Color Retoucher 2

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
• Participating 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.
• Handling Remote Proofing in GMG
• Monitor the Color correction of products received from studios
• CMYK to Spot color separation with editable file

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