Freelance Graphic Editor

GS1 Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading standards organization in Montreal seeks a Freelance Graphic Editor responsible for image quality assurance in a fast-paced studio environment. Candidates should possess a college diploma in Graphic Design, have 2-3 years of experience in a commercial studio, and be proficient in Photoshop. Bilingual skills in English and French are an asset. This role demands attention to detail and strong time management to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a high-volume commercial studio, photo post-production.
• Experience with eCom images workflow and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve images for quality assurance.
• Retouch images using Photoshop.
• Collaborate with peers to solve imagery issues.
• Ensure timely completion of images to meet deadlines.

Skills

Proficiency in Photoshop

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Experience with commercial studio workflow

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

College diploma or degree in Graphic Design and/or Photography

Job description

Department: I&V Graphic Editing

Location: Montreal, QC

Description

The Freelance Graphic Editor is an expert in image editing. The Specialist is responsible for the quality assurance of product images and ensuring consistent workflow in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Key metrics for this role may include: image quality, productivity levels, and subscriber satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for image quality assurance by reviewing and approving images.
• Validate image quality and data readability.
• Validate image attributes are compliant.
• Perform graphic edits and adjustments if required.
• Understand Standard Operating Procedures and the workflow of the studio.
• Retouch captured images using Photoshop ensuring a professional look and data legibility according to GS1 Canada standards.
• Create composite label and NPIng images in Photoshop to ensure maximum image quality.
• Upload images using the IVSM system to complete service or to proceed to the next production step.
• Collaborate with peers, communicate and solve product imagery issues.
• Communicate any reshoot requests and editing challenges using standard process and ensure fast resolution to meet daily deadlines, escalate issues to Senior team members for clarification.
• Ensure timely completion of all images by volume targets while maintaining high image quality, so that deadlines are met.
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  Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  
  
  • College diploma or degree in Graphic Design and/or Photography.
  • 2 to 3 years of previous experience in a high-volume commercial studio, photo post-production, especially on product images.
  • Experience with eCom images workflow and specifications.
  • Proven high level of proficiency in Photoshop in a professional environment.
  • Proven experience using colour and aesthetic correction on images.
  • Proven organizational skills, possessing a high level of attention to detail.
  • Strong time management skills with the proven ability to work under pressure with tight and changing deadlines.
  • Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit suited for fast-paced, results-based environment requiring flexibility to ever-changing needs.