Colour Retoucher / Image Specialist

Alia Premedia Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alia Premedia Services seeks a skilled image retoucher to analyze content, perform color correction, cosmetic retouching, and image compositing for final use. You will ensure color accuracy within the print color space, and adjust content using Photoshop to align with creative direction.

The role requires proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, and color-managed workflows, with experience applying print standards and packaging environments. Remote proofing in GMG is part of the workflow.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Retouch and mask images based on direction.
• Create composite images to match layout.
• Responsible for final color of image content.
• Evaluate images for contrast, neutrality and tones.
• Verify color of products using samples and reference files.
• Participate in process improvements and production meetings.
• Handle Remote Proofing in GMG.
• Monitor color correction of products from studios.
• CMYK to Spot color separation with editable file.

Skills

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Color theory

Masking techniques

Color management

InDesign

Mac OS

Print standards

File formats

GMG Remote Proofing

Tools

GMG

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Analyze image content, determine any needed enhancement and perform color correction, cosmetic retouching and image compositing as needed for intended final use. Color correct files to match product within the print color space. Alter image content using Photoshop to achieve final creative intent and ensure color accuracy.

Preferred candidate profile

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 moirs).
• Verify color pf products using samples and reference files.
• Consider print requirements
• Participating in spot-checking others 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