Sr. Finisher

Lindeman & Associates•Los Angeles, CA

19d•$145,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

LA (Lindeman & Associates) launched in 2015 and quickly established itself as a leader in the entertainment advertising space, winning Clio’s Agency of the Year in 2017. LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper collaborative team specializing in crafting iconic 360 degree campaigns. Our work grows audiences, sparks conversations, builds brands, and shapes culture. Though we hail from around the country and the world, Los Angeles is our creative home and our muse. LA is honored to collaborate with the industry’s leading theatrical and streaming partners, including Disney, FX, HBOMAX, Amazon Studios, Hulu, Paramount, Lionsgate, Netflix, STARZ, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. LA is seeking a full time Sr. Finisher experienced in hi resolution imaging and key art finishing to join our Print Production team. You will work with a passionate team of Creative Directors, Art Directors, Account Executives, Project Managers, and more to present the best version of approved art for final delivery. The ideal candidate understands and can execute client objectives and desired campaign look while maintaining LA’s creative standards.

Requirements

5 or more years of professional experience as a Finisher, preferably in entertainment and promotional print
Impressive portfolio demonstrating key art one sheet finishes
Expert level Photoshop skills, including digital painting and blending, adjustment layers consolidation, smart objects, frequency separation, and color work
Mastery of masking and selections, including hair, fur, intricate edges, and challenging silhouettes
Strong retouching abilities, including skin, wardrobe, texture correction, cleanup, and subtle enhancements
Photoreal paint work, including adding or removing details, rebuilding shapes, and extending environments
Lighting and shading matching, applying consistent highlights, shadows, rim lighting, ambient light logic
Color grading and color correction across complex comps
File prep for print and digital, including CMYK knowledge, sharpening, noise control, bleed prep, safe edges, and file organization
Non destructive workflow, including layer cleanliness and labeling, logical restructuring, prep for versioning and handoff
Compositing skills, including integrating multiple plates, matching grain, depth, and atmosphere
Ability to work with 3D renders, including cleaning up aliased edges, fixing render artifacts, enhancing materials
Strong sense of realism, understanding of form, anatomy, perspective, fabric behavior, lighting, and materiality
Comfort working in fast paced, deadline driven environments
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working with creative directors, designers, and account teams
Clear communication around timelines and feasibility
Efficient version control and organization
Ability to follow creative direction while offering expert finishing insight
Experience interpreting client notes and translating them into actionable finishing tasks

Responsibilities

Execute hi res imaging and key art finishing, comprehending and achieving client objectives and desired campaign look
Evaluate and perform basic retouching, compositing, and file rebuilding with attention to campaign reference and production efficiency
Prepare and optimize files following client specific workflows and protocols
Retouch approved art and improve overall detailing for final delivery
Keep leads apprised of changes and developments that may impact delivery and quality objectives
Follow company and client security policy and asset management protocols
Various other duties as assigned such as design and or build high end assets for other designers