Color Retoucher 1

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.