POSITION SUMMARY
We are recruiting for a Packaging Retoucher to join our team in Witham. The Colour & Retouching Operator modifies and Packaging imagery for Print assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. Under the direction of the client project team, this role performs colour manipulations, retouching, photo composition, colour proofs and printer-specific colour corrections or modifications for packaging or digital (pre-media) layouts per project technical specifications.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Create colour accurate print ready images, matching a supplied client target.
2. Evaluate colour and technically adapt for correct print requirements.
3. Consults with team and attends project meetings to evaluate individual project needs.
4. Makes recommendations and/or changes to files that have been prepared for correct output.
5. Prints proofs on all available proofing devices.
6. Performs quality checks on proofs, including measuring colour.
7. Creates ink recipes to match supplied colour target provided by clients or printers. May involve process to create a recipe, produce a proof, measure the results and adjust until the target colour is met.
8. Assembles high quality proof presentations for clients.
9. Reviews quality of final product before release to client.
10. Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables, including accurate, consistent and timely completion of projects according to budget and project specifications.
11. Effectively uses industry standard software, tools, and photo and colour manipulation techniques such as photo composition, colour manipulation, retouching and scanning.
12. Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project.
13. Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
14. Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Photography or related field
15. Colour and retouching experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
16. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
17. Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
18. Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
19. Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
20. Ability to work overtime as necessary.
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