Color Retoucher 2

sgxgraphics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

sgxgraphics in Chennai is looking for a Color Retoucher to handle image retouching and creation of composite images. The role involves evaluating images for color integrity and applying print standards effectively.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience with Photoshop and a solid understanding of color theory and masking techniques.

Qualifications

• Professional experience using Photoshop.
• Experience working in a color managed environment preferred.
• Creative experience in a packaging environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and mask images based on direction and artistic integrity.
• Create composite images using best practices.
• Evaluate images for proper contrast, neutrality and tones.

Skills

Professional experience using Photoshop

Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite

Experience of applying print standards

Understanding of file types

Practical experience in color theory

Experience in masking techniques

Creative experience in packaging environment

Proficient with current Mac OS

Use of Adobe InDesign

Job description

Color Retoucher 2

Job category: Production

Requisition number: COLOR007325

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