Sr Color and Retouching Operator
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 70000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr Color & Retouching Operator modifies and/or enhances images for intermediate production assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. With limited guidance from the client project team this role performs color manipulations retouching photo composition color proofs and printer-specific color corrections or modifications for packaging or digital (pre-media) layouts per project technical specifications.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consults with team and attends project meetings to evaluate individual project needs.
- Makes recommendations and/or changes to files that have been prepared for correct output.
- Prints proofs on all available proofing devices.
- Performs quality checks on proofs including measuring color.
- Effectively utilizes photo and color techniques such as photo composition color manipulation retouching and scanning.
- Creates ink recipes to match supplied color target provided by clients or printers. Create a recipe produce a proof measure the results and adjust until the target color is met.
- Assembles high quality proof presentations for clients.
- Assembles mockups and sales samples.
- Reviews quality of final product before release to client.
- Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables including accurate consistent and timely completion of projects according to budget and project specifications.
- Effectively uses industry standard software tools and photo and color manipulation techniques such as photo composition color manipulation retouching and scanning.
- Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Arts Photography or related field
- 6 years progressive color and retouching experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficient in photo and color manipulation techniques and processes such as color separations color conversion and correction profiling trapping and bleeding of imagery etc.
- Basic understanding of applicable color retouching and image software
- Occasional travel either locally nationally and/or internationally may be required.
- High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet applications.
- Strong analytical prioritizing interpersonal problem-solving presentation budgeting project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation & reasoning).
- Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external clients.
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk hear and see.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
The Ontario pay range for this position is $60000 to $70000 CAD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates experience skills knowledge and other job-related factors.
We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let us know. Together we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.
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