Retoucher

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a meticulous Retoucher for an onsite role. You will correct colours, perform deep etching, and enhance digital images to meet client briefs and industry standards.

In a fast-paced production environment, you'll balance speed with quality, collaborate with photographers and sales teams, and ensure consistent output while adhering to workplace policies. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years' experience, a relevant tertiary qualification in

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience, preferably in advertising agencies.
• Formal training in Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.
• Grade 12 educational background.
• Exposure to product photography and image enhancement.

Responsabilités

• Colour correct and deep etch electronic images to client specs.
• Produce high quality digital images in a busy production environment.
• Follow client briefs and image standards to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with sourcing, sales, studios and senior management.
• Maintain accuracy, meet tight deadlines and deliver on time.
• Demonstrate creativity and attention to detail in every image.

Connaissances

Colour correction

Deep etch

Digital enhancement

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Formation

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign

Outils

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Description du poste

Retoucher - Cape Town - Onsite Role

Reports toRetoucher Team Lead

About the role

Produce accurate, high-quality digital images through colour correction, deep etching and digital enhancement. You will work to client briefs and defined image standards across image libraries and ad hoc photography, maintaining quality and a consistent turnaround in a busy production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Colour correct and deep etch electronic images across the digital image workflow.
• Follow client briefs, image specifications and quality assurance requirements to deliver the highest possible image quality.
• Maintain a fast, consistent work rate without compromising quality, and deliver a quick turnaround on assigned jobs.
• Apply an understanding of digital photography technology and digital enhancement to image production.
• Follow applicable workplace policies and procedures, including requirements under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act.
• Grade 12.
• A tertiary qualification in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign.
• 2 to 3 years of experience, preferably within advertising agencies.
• Exposure to product photography and digital enhancements.
• Work well in a team and independently without supervision.
• Take the lead when required and follow direction when needed.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining image quality.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and an eye for creativity.
• Bring self-motivation, energy and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Act ethically in all internal and external interactions.
• Collaborate with the sourcing and sales teams, regional photography studios, desktop publishing teams and senior management.
• Accurate colour correction and deep etching of electronic images.
• Consistent adherence to image specifications and quality standards.
• Timely delivery without compromising image quality.