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.