Automotive Retoucher

Omnicom Production • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Retoucher is responsible for managing the production of projects that combine multiple services, such as print/retouching, mechanicals, proofing, and more. They work with a variety of teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet client requirements. Retouching Automotive experience is required. This role will be hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Location: Chicago. Salary Range: $80k- $90k. All applicants must submit a resume listing relevant experience and a portfolio with applicable examples of talent, approach, results (before and after examples are best).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years Professional Photoshop Retouching experience (or equivalent system experience)
• Working knowledge of Capture One and originating images from RAW file formats
• Proven understanding of color spaces and knowledge of various color profiles
• Demonstrable experience in automotive retouching
• Expert attention to detail and quality control
• Extremely accurate color vision (numerical knowledge as well as comparative proof evaluation)
• Well-organized and ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt hours to meet project requirements
• Solution focused projecting a positive tone and experience while dealing with complex projects and tight deadlines
• Adaptable to perform as a team player or a team lead based on project needs
• Willingness to share knowledge and contribute to the development of the team and group as a whole

Nice To Haves

• CGI Experience is a benefit
• Digital Painting (ability to originate / recreate / enhance elements from a reference file)
• Add value to the creative process by collaborating with creatives on vision and campaign intent

Responsibilities

• Retouch, composite, and color correct RGB and CMYK images
• Maintain the highest level of quality and approach to image builds, editing, and color correction
• Ensure that all retouching is done to the highest standards and specifications for both RGB and CMYK workflows
• Manage multiple projects while adhering to a strict file structure to meet dynamic and aggressive deadlines, while maintaining an intuitive / consistent approach to file organization
• Color correct, retouch and compose imagery for all levels of reproduction including commercial, OOH, print, and digital
• Ensure that all jobs are quality control checked for each and every edit
• Employ various tools and techniques for image enhancement and artifact reduction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed