Color Retoucher 2

Propelis; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Propelis is seeking a skilled image retoucher to join our creative team in Chennai. You will retouch and mask images, create composites and ensure color accuracy according to direction and layout needs.

Responsibilities include color proofing, verifying color consistency across samples, and ensuring print-readiness for packaging projects. Proficiency with Photoshop, InDesign, and color-managed workflows is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional experience using Photoshop and general knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience applying print standards to image content.
• Experience working in a color managed environment.
• Understanding of file types used in print and 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.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and mask images based on direction and artistic integrity.
• Create composites to match layout using best practices.
• Responsible for final color of image content.
• Evaluate images for contrast, neutrality, and tones; inspect for artifacts.
• Verify color of products using samples and reference files.
• Consider print requirements and packaging needs.
• Participate in quality program and assist team with reviews.
• Organize and manage image files and project rack systems.
• Communicate status of assignments to department leaders.
• Take ownership of image content and relay critical information to creative teams.
• Participate in process improvement and production meetings.
• Handle Remote Proofing in GMG and monitor color correction from studios.
• CMYK to Spot color separation with editable files.

Skills

Color theory

Masking techniques

Color correction

Print standards understanding

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Mac OS

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