Automotive Retoucher

Job Summary

The Retoucher is responsible for managing the production of projects that combine multiple services, such as print/retouching, mechanicals, proofing, and more. They work with a variety of teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet client requirements. Retouching automotive experience is required.

• Retouch, composite, and color correct RGB and CMYK images.
• Maintain the highest level of quality and approach to image builds, editing, and color correction.
• Ensure all retouching meets high standards and specifications for both RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Manage multiple projects while adhering to a strict file structure to meet dynamic and aggressive deadlines, maintaining an intuitive and consistent approach to file organization.
• Color correct, retouch, and compose imagery for all levels of reproduction including commercial, OOH, print, and digital.
• Have extensive working knowledge of color management (RGB and CMYK), creative compositing, and advanced file structure workflows.
• Ensure all jobs are quality‑control checked for each and every edit.
• Employ various tools and techniques for image enhancement and artifact reduction.

• Minimum 5 years of professional Photoshop retouching experience (or equivalent system experience).
• Working knowledge of Capture One and originating images from RAW file formats.
• CGI experience is a benefit.
• Digital painting ability to originate, recreate, or enhance elements from a reference file.
• Proven understanding of color spaces and knowledge of various color profiles.
• Demonstrable experience in automotive retouching.
• Expert attention to detail and quality control.
• Extremely accurate color vision (numerical knowledge as well as comparative proof evaluation).
• Add value to the creative process by collaborating with creatives on vision and campaign intent.
• Well‑organized and ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt hours to meet project requirements.
• Solution‑focused, projecting a positive tone and experience while dealing with complex projects and tight deadlines.
• Adaptable to perform as a team player or a team lead based on project needs.
• Willingness to share knowledge and contribute to the development of the team and group as a whole.

Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Location:

Chicago, IL. Salary Range: $80k – $90k.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.