Digital Retoucher

About the role

500° is seeking a talented Digital Retoucher to join our internal Image Lab team. In this role, you'll bring creative assets to life through expert retouching and color correction, delivering exceptional visual content across a variety of clients and projects. You'll collaborate closely with creative and project management teams to ensure all assets meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency. We're looking for a highly detail-oriented Retoucher with a strong print and prepress background to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. This is an onsite role based in our Columbus, OH office, and we're open to offering a relocation bonus for candidates who need to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and enhance high-quality images for print, digital, and other cross-functional applications.
• Create and edit files for both RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Maintain exceptional quality control standards for all deliverables.
• Execute advanced retouching assignments with a strong eye for art, composition, and color.
• Follow established file build structures and department standards.
• Manage priorities and daily workflow to meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with Project Management to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Process and convert files in bulk using actions and droplets.
• Assist in developing and improving workflow processes and best practices.
• Ensure proper naming conventions and organization of files and supporting artwork.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of commercial retouching experience using Adobe Photoshop.
• Print production or prepress background.
• Expert-level color correction skills and ability to adapt to various styles and workflows.
• Strong understanding of CMYK and RGB color spaces.
• Experience with color conversion and profile management.
• Experience retouching food and consumer household products.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Smart Objects and non-destructive editing techniques.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Capture One software.
• Familiarity with Portfolio DAM systems.
• Proficiency with the Digital Munsell Hue Test.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel (up to 5%) may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Voluntary benefits designed to support your overall well-being.

Pay

The base salary for this position is $65,000, with the potential for up to an additional 10% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications.