Imaging Specialist

Four-Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands in Austin, Texas seeks an Imaging Specialist to ensure print-ready assets and precise color workflows. This hands-on role supports the Imaging Lead, maintaining asset integrity and meeting production standards across high-volume projects.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in digital imaging, strong Photoshop skills, and meticulous attention to detail to meet strict standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in digital imaging, prepress, or production imaging.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, including color correction and retouching.
• Working knowledge of color management fundamentals (ICC profiles, RGB/CMYK).
• Experience preparing production-ready files for print (resolution, bleed, file structure).
• Ability to handle original artwork with care and follow handling protocols.
• High attention to detail and consistency in high-volume workflows.
• Strong organizational discipline in file naming, version control, and asset management.
• Ability to work independently within established SOPs and accept technical feedback.

Responsibilities

• Operate high‑resolution scanning and capture equipment per standard work.
• Verify capture resolution, focus, illumination, and color references; recapture if needed.
• Identify outliers and escalate to Imaging Lead as appropriate.
• Perform production color correction and tonal adjustments against references.
• Clean up defects without altering the original character.
• Build production and derivative files with sizing, bleed, and color profiles.
• Verify files meet printer and RIP requirements prior to review.
• Run proofs, record results, and route color-critical evaluations to the Imaging Lead.
• Conduct QC checks for resolution, artifacts, and color accuracy; escalate non-standard issues.
• Document adjustments to preserve traceability and version integrity.
• Maintain file naming conventions, version control, tagging, and metadata.
• Record work in project tracking tools and communicate queue status.
• Follow workflows and standard work; suggest improvements to the Imaging Lead.
• Prioritize high-volume assignments with accuracy and speed.
• Develop capture, profiling, and color matching capabilities under guidance.
• Adhere to safe material-handling and studio-safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned within training and qualifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color management knowledge

File prep

Independent worker

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people – with a team of over 800 and growing – fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

The Imaging Specialist plays a key role in our digital imaging workflow by preparing and organizing the assets that move from concept to print. This role is hands‑on and detail-driven, focused on executing consistent file prep, prepress tasks, and digital asset setup that meet Four Hands’ technical standards. Working closely with the Imaging Lead, the Imaging Specialist ensures that every file is accurate, print‑ready, and aligned to our production requirements. The work is structured, precise, and essential to keeping our imaging pipeline running smoothly and delivering high‑quality assets across the business.

In This Role

• Operate high‑resolution scanning and capture equipment using established setups and standard work for known piece types
• Verify each capture for resolution, focus, even illumination, geometric accuracy, and correct inclusion of color and scale references; recapture when a file does not meet standard
• Identify pieces that fall outside defined capture setups and elevate to the Imaging Lead before proceeding
• Execute production color correction and tonal adjustment against approved references and documented standards
• Perform cleanup and defect removal on predictable conditions – dust, artifacts, edge and corner correction – without altering the character of the original
• Build production and derivative files including sizing and scale variations, templating, bleed, resolution handling, color profile assignment, and correct file structure for print
• Verify files against printer and RIP specific technical requirements prior to submitting for review
• Run proofs, record results, and route color‑critical evaluations to the Imaging Lead for review and approval
• Conduct QC checks for resolution, artifacts, surface‑level defects, and color accuracy, escalating non‑standard conditions rather than resolving them ad hoc
• Document adjustments and imaging decisions to preserve traceability and version integrity
• Maintain file naming conventions, version control, tagging, metadata, and structured organization across imaging libraries
• Accurately record work in project tracking tools and communicate queue status to the Imaging Lead
• Follow established workflows and standard work instructions rigorously, surfacing improvement opportunities to the Imaging Lead
• Prioritize and execute high‑volume assignments with speed, accuracy, and consistency
• Deepen capture, profiling, and color matching capability through structured development directed by the Imaging Lead
• Adhere to safe material‑handling and studio‑safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• 3+ years of professional experience in digital imaging, prepress, fine art reproduction, or a comparable production imaging environment
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, including color correction, masking, retouching, and resolution handling
• Working knowledge of color management fundamentals, including ICC profiles, RGB/CMYK conversion, soft proofing, and display calibration
• Experience preparing production‑ready files for print, including resolution, bleed, scaling, and file structure requirements
• Ability to handle original artwork with care and follow documented handling protocols
• High attention to detail and consistency within repetitive, high‑volume workflows
• Strong organizational discipline in file naming, version control, and digital asset management
• Ability to work independently within established SOPs and incorporate technical feedback

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor – pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better – from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs – we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.