Sr. Color Retoucher

SGS & Co; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is looking for a skilled Color Retoucher to work in a creative environment. The role involves tasks such as retouching images based on artistic direction, ensuring proper color and contrast, and employing advanced Photoshop techniques. Preferred qualifications include experience in a color managed environment and proficiency in both Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OS. This position also offers the opportunity to participate in process improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional experience using Photoshop.
• Experience in maintaining a color managed environment preferred.
• Understanding of file types used in print and digital applications.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and mask images based on direction.
• Create composite images to match layout.
• Evaluate images for proper contrast and tones.

Skills

Photoshop

Color theory

Masking techniques

Epson printers

Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe InDesign

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 of products using samples and reference files.
• Consider print requirements
• Participate in spot-checking other’s work as part of ongoing quality program
• Utilization of image and project tracking 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
• May train or assist junior Color Retouchers
• Responsibility to Maintain the Print sample dockets
• Responsibility to Maintain the Epson printers
• Responsibility to Maintain the stock inventory for Epson Machine accessories.

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.