Lead Retoucher

SGK and SGS & Co have built an impressive roster in creative strategy digital commerce experiential marketing engineering and creative content productionbringing together the incredible talent of 2300 agency professionals. This collective expertise will come together under Marks a Next-Gen Creative Platform built to thrive in todays global and local cultural conversations. Equator will continue to play an important role as an agency within Marks.

Critical Skills and Behaviors

Image Retouching:

• Utilize advanced retouching techniques to enhance and perfect digital images maintaining the intended style and aesthetic.
• Correct color exposure and composition with precision and attention to detail.
• Compositing CG and photography into one image.
• Firm understanding of light and color.
• Experience and expertises with print processes proofs and colour targets.
• Experience upressing and utilizing AI in potential workflows.
• Strong file management skills and adherence to details and file/final deliverable protocols.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cgi artists producers photographers and art directors to understand project objectives and deliver retouched images that align with creative visions.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior retouchers to elevate the teams performance.

Quality Control:

• Conduct final quality checks to eliminate errors and ensure images are client ready.
• Review the work of other colleagues to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

Process Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends and retouching techniques to continually enhance workflows and capabilities.
• Propose and implement process improvements for increased efficiency and quality.

Client Interaction:

• Occasionally engage with clients to understand their specific retouching needs and ensure client satisfaction.

Leadership:

• Lead and mentor junior retouching team members fostering their professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote teams efficiently.
• Stay current with industry trends technology and AI to remain relevant and innovative.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a retoucher in a commercial photography or advertising agency.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant retouching software.
• Strong knowledge of color correction image compositing and non-destructive editing techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across a large volume of images.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.
• Leadership skills to mentor and guide junior retouching team members.
• Proven ability to work effectively with remote teams.
• A portfolio showcasing your expertise in image retouching and your understanding of brand building and design.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator and Adobe Bridge).