Experience
3 - 4 yrs
Job Location
Coimbatore, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Retoucher
Job Type
Not specified
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 moirs)
- Verify color pf products using samples and reference files.
- Consider print requirements
- Participate 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
- 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.