Color Retoucher 2

SGS & Co; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co in Chennai is seeking a skilled image retoucher to maintain artistic integrity while aligning with layout requirements.

Candidates should be proficient in Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in color management, masking, and print standards, and comfortable working in a collaborative production environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience applying print standards to image content.
• Familiarity with color-managed environments and workflows.
• Understanding file types used in print and digital applications.
• Knowledge of color theory and masking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and mask images according to direction and layout needs.
• Create composites matching layouts using best practices.
• Ensure final color accuracy and consistency across images.
• Evaluate images for contrast, neutrality, and tonality; inspect for artifacts.
• Communicate status and progress to department leaders.
• Handle remote proofing and color checks as required.
• Organize files and manage project assets for timely delivery.

Skills

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Color management

Color theory

Masking techniques

Mac OS

InDesign

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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