Role Summary
The mandate of the Pre-Press team is to translate card designs to beautiful, error-free, and quality-checked forms that are ready for press. Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Senior Retoucher to support imaging, color correction and retouching of card images / designs in line with our Pre-Press team’s commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is design-savvy and organized, exhibits strong attention to detail, and brings deep experience in imaging and retouching operations. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit.
Responsibilities
* Create Key assets for a varied portfolio of licenses
* Ensure all images meet color accuracy and consistency requirements
* Maintain quality control procedures to ensure that all visual materials (e.g., images, graphics) align with the highest standards of the business and meet the specific requirements of each project
* Work cross-functionally with photographers, designers, and other stakeholders to achieve desired retouching results for various projects
* Collaborate with international and external contributors
* Identify and resolve issues related to image quality, resolution, and/or color accuracy
* Foster a collaborative, efficient, and communication-first work environment
* Stay informed on industry best practices, technologies, and software
* Continuously seek ways to improve retouching processes and optimize workflow.
Skills And Experience Required
* Proven experience (5-10 years) in imaging and retouching operations
* Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field.
* Proficiency in imaging and retouching software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, or other specialized color correction/retouching tools
* Strong knowledge of color theory and color management
* Strong team player with ownership mindset.
* Experience working with large volumes of image assets in a fast-moving environment
* Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail
* In-depth knowledge of professional sports, historical and current, particularly Bundesliga, Premier League, UEFA domestic and international competitions.
* 3D skills are a plus
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