What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Retoucher - contract position at Matthews International?

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

SGK believes that superior marketing performance demands a superior marketing ecosystem. We transform marketing ecosystems through consulting and industrial-scale connectivity to improve marketing performance. We also create and deliver content across channels to drive unique brand experiences while amplifying marketing ecosystem efficiency.

We are currently seeking talented Color & Retouch Operators to join our full-time team for day and evening shifts. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and be well-versed in RGB & CMYK workflows. This role, in partnership with our clients, 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. This position's main focus is on retouching digital images with an emphasis on high-end tech products. This is a technical design position creating pixel-perfect imagery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Retouching of digital images to customer specifications
Performing image manipulations / edits as directed
Creating ink recipes to match supplied color targets provided by clients or printers. May involve the process to create a recipe, produce a proof, measure the results, and adjust until the target color is met.
Assembles high-quality proof presentations for clients.
Color theory, color correction, RGB / CMYK color space, and conversions
Photo managing, shadows, vignettes, and silhouetting, layering, clipping paths
Creative approach to image manipulation
Camera Raw file processing
Working in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Photography or related field

6 years progressive color and retouching experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and / or internationally may be required.

Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

Basic 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.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Nearest Major Market : San Francisco

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Nearest Secondary Market : Oakland

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