Postproduction Photo Retoucher - E-Commerce Photo Studio (Hybrid)
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Production Director
Hybrid: 3 days in studio.
At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can also help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently.
We don't stand up and wave our arms. We don't push. We don't overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need - quality, high-volume, fast-turn content - exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you want without losing your brand's uniqueness.
Position Summary
Retouches and prepares photographic imagery to display in a variety of published mediums. Silhouettes product, completes intermediate level retouch, creates clipping paths, shapes product, color corrects to "pleasing" and "critical" standards, runs and creates essential actions, and masks product using Adobe Photoshop as a tool while following a provided process.
Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions:Possess a production mindset with a focus on repeatability and consistency.Meet quality, accuracy, and output goals set by Post Management and clients' style guides.Perform quality control and create specified deliverable files before items are posted to the server.Complete projected hours and update time tracker daily within specific job spreadsheet.Demonstrate independence and self-discipline in planning daily assignments by comparing internal and external due dates against workload.Submit all company forms and time off requests by their deadlines.Ask for additional resources in time to meet deadlines if assigned resources aren't sufficient.Be open to training and mentoring Post Operators at levels 1 and 2.Perform additional company duties, as assigned by Post Management.Technical Requirements:
Qualifications
2 years of critical color experience matching client-designated color references and the ability to maintain color standards across multiple images where requested.Intermediate knowledge of the MacOS operating system and be able to perform some troubleshooting.High-level expertise in Adobe Photoshop for retouching, pathing, blending modes, alpha masks, color correction and adjustments, creation, and execution of actions.Proficient in Adobe Bridge, Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator.Understand how to access and navigate file servers and web-based data management tools.Perform and pass the retouching test using a tablet and stylus.Understand different file formats and color profiles needed to work on and deliver files.High-level expertise in form and figure when shaping products.Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and WordQualifications:
3 years of relevant experience in high-volume digital image post-production workflows with a keen eye for color required.An extensive portfolio of retouching and video editing examples demonstrating superior creative judgment and accuracy.A high school diploma or equivalent with a 2-year college degree or equivalent.Proficient in basic math skills.Ability to read, write, and speak English.Availability for overtime during seasonal rushes.
Production Director
Hybrid: 3 days in studio.
At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can also help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently.
We don't stand up and wave our arms. We don't push. We don't overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need - quality, high-volume, fast-turn content - exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you want without losing your brand's uniqueness.
Position Summary
Retouches and prepares photographic imagery to display in a variety of published mediums. Silhouettes product, completes intermediate level retouch, creates clipping paths, shapes product, color corrects to "pleasing" and "critical" standards, runs and creates essential actions, and masks product using Adobe Photoshop as a tool while following a provided process.
Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions:Possess a production mindset with a focus on repeatability and consistency.Meet quality, accuracy, and output goals set by Post Management and clients' style guides.Perform quality control and create specified deliverable files before items are posted to the server.Complete projected hours and update time tracker daily within specific job spreadsheet.Demonstrate independence and self-discipline in planning daily assignments by comparing internal and external due dates against workload.Submit all company forms and time off requests by their deadlines.Ask for additional resources in time to meet deadlines if assigned resources aren't sufficient.Be open to training and mentoring Post Operators at levels 1 and 2.Perform additional company duties, as assigned by Post Management.Technical Requirements:
Qualifications
2 years of critical color experience matching client-designated color references and the ability to maintain color standards across multiple images where requested.Intermediate knowledge of the MacOS operating system and be able to perform some troubleshooting.High-level expertise in Adobe Photoshop for retouching, pathing, blending modes, alpha masks, color correction and adjustments, creation, and execution of actions.Proficient in Adobe Bridge, Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator.Understand how to access and navigate file servers and web-based data management tools.Perform and pass the retouching test using a tablet and stylus.Understand different file formats and color profiles needed to work on and deliver files.High-level expertise in form and figure when shaping products.Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and WordQualifications:
3 years of relevant experience in high-volume digital image post-production workflows with a keen eye for color required.An extensive portfolio of retouching and video editing examples demonstrating superior creative judgment and accuracy.A high school diploma or equivalent with a 2-year college degree or equivalent.Proficient in basic math skills.Ability to read, write, and speak English.Availability for overtime during seasonal rushes.
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