The role of the Retoucher will involve the day to day creative retouching of assets. You'll be working within a close-knit team, helping to manage a large amount of quick turn around work and QCing to ensure all briefs and client feedback is met and there's a high standard of finish.
You will be responsible for creating assets that will be used in all print and digital formats. You will need to be very flexible and capable of working in an agile pressurized environment whilst delivering multiple projects to the highest creative standard. You will focus on building relationships internally, executing an efficient workflow and ensuring that expectations are managed and delivered, whilst helping to develop other Retouchers within the team.
* Follow and streamline existing retouch processes - including supplying comprehensive photoshop layered files and 3D renders
* Immerse yourself in the client brand, creating a good working knowledge of their BVIs
* Execute all retouch as per client brief, demonstrating clear brand understanding and deliver consistent, quality artwork to specification
* Respond to information requests from your line Manager / Team Leader
* Maintain constant and consistent communication with your team as well as producers and photographers
* Ensure your Team Leader is kept up to date with your workload and made aware of any issues that are likely to cause delays.
* Provide innovative solutions to increase the efficiency of the retouch workflow
* Make sure that all projects, are retouched to a high creative standard, delivered on time and to brief
* QC Retouched files against client feedback to ensure highest quality results, prior to delivery to Production team.
* Understand FIDO workflow from a retouch perspective, ensuring you are able to follow the process
* Be supportive, of other members of the Retouch Team
* Be responsible for checking that all material needed to undertake a job has been supplied and is on the system in the correct place
* Play an active role defining problems, recommending solutions and establishing resourceful conclusions both internally and externally with the client and Agency
Qualifications
Requirements:
* 5-8 years of experience in a Retouching role
* Extensive knowledge of Photoshop
* Thorough knowledge of producing images in print and digital production
* Good awareness of current and emerging technologies
* A disciplined work attitude to complete any task within a reasonable timeframe
* Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with attention to detail
* Being able to operate independently or as part of a team
* Analysing and solving arising problems
* Supports and solicits input from team members at all levels
* Maintains lasting relationships internally & externally
* Pro-active not re-active