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

Requirements

• 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

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.

Benefits

Eastport Holdings offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, HSA employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance resources, paid time off, paid parental leave, and voluntary benefits designed to support your overall well-being.