Scientific Photographer 3 (contract)

About the role

This role is essential in maintaining the integrity and fidelity of Boeing’s visual documentation. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed retouching of 360-degree imagery cubes and equirectangular panoramas, focusing on compositing source images to correct errors such as stitch shifts, lens flare, sensor dust, and other capture or stitching artifacts.
• Work closely with QA teams to address markups and rework requests, ensuring all errors are corrected to meet Boeing’s high standards.
• Skillfully composite out tripod shadows and other obstructions in downshot images using offset captures or, when necessary, creative painting and cloning.
• Identify and mark cross-cube errors for correction during rework phases, maintaining alignment and seamless stitching across cube edges.
• Maintain organized local and server-based records of working PSDs, equirectangulars, and project notes until project delivery.
• Follow detailed APEX retouching workflows, including software setup, project assignment, asset downloading, retouching, rework, and final delivery steps.
• Manage workload efficiently to meet time targets, typically completing a standard FOM scene (6 cubes) within 4-8 hours, while maintaining quality.
• Engage with onboarding materials, training, and the retouching wiki to stay current with processes, tools, and terminology.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop with strong skills in compositing, layering, and non-destructive editing.
• Experience working with high-resolution panoramic imagery, preferably 360-degree or spherical panoramas.
• A strong understanding of color management, specifically North American Prepress 2 color settings.
• Familiarity with 360 stitching software (e.g., PTGui) and HDR image stacking processes is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify subtle image errors and stitching artifacts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple scenes and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, QA, and technical support.
• Ability to work independently and proactively seek assistance when needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop with strong skills in compositing, layering, and non-destructive editing.
• Experience working with high-resolution panoramic imagery, preferably 360-degree or spherical panoramas.
• A strong understanding of color management, specifically North American Prepress 2 color settings.
• Familiarity with 360 stitching software (e.g., PTGui) and HDR image stacking processes is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify subtle image errors and stitching artifacts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple scenes and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, QA, and technical support.
• Ability to work independently and proactively seek assistance when needed.

Skills

• Adobe Photoshop proficiency with strong compositing, layering, and non-destructive editing skills.
• Experience with high-resolution panoramic imagery, especially 360-degree or spherical panoramas.
• Understanding of color management, particularly North American Prepress 2 color settings.
• Familiarity with 360 stitching software (e.g., PTGui) and HDR image stacking processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify subtle image errors and stitching artifacts.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple scenes and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, QA, and technical support.
• Ability to work independently and proactively seek assistance when needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K