Colour & Retouching Operator
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Full Job Description
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.
We are recruiting for a Colour & Retouching Operator to join our team in Salford.
You will be responsible for modifying and/or enhancing images for complex production assignments to incorporate in to final layout for assembly. In coordination with the client project team, this role performs colour manipulations, retouching, photo composition, colour proofs and printer-specific colour corrections or modifications for packaging or digital (pre-media) layouts per project technical specifications.
This
role can be worked on a hybrid basis, currently 3 days Office, 2 days
WFH.
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Consults with team and participates in project meetings to evaluate
individual project needs.
• Provides feedback, makes
recommendations and/or changes to files that have been prepared for
correct output.
• Prints proofs on all available proofing
devices.
• Performs quality checks on proofs, including
measuring colour.
• Utilizes photo and color techniques such as
photo composition, colour manipulation, retouching and scanning.
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Creates ink recipes to match supplied colour target provided by
clients or printers. Creates a recipe, produces a proof, measures the
results and adjusts until the target colour is met.
• Assembles
high quality proof presentations for clients; assembles mockups and
sales samples.
• Reviews quality of final product before
release to client.
• Ensures high quality standards in all
production client deliverables, including accurate, consistent and
timely completion of projects according to budget and project
specifications.
• Uses industry standard software, tools, and
photo and colour manipulation techniques such as photo composition,
colour manipulation, retouching and scanning.
• Ensures client
project team has most current information about the status of the
assigned project.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Previous colour and retouching
experience; or equivalent combination of education and
experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally,
and/or internationally may be required
• High degree of
proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
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Proficient in photo and colour manipulation techniques and processes
such as colour separations, colour conversion and correction,
profiling, trapping and bleeding of imagery, etc.
• High
understanding of applicable colour retouching and image software
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Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving,
presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to
completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written
communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, &
reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of
mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain
collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the
organisation, as well as, internal and external clients
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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 senior management
• Self-motivated with
critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability
to work overtime as necessary
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Colour & Retouching Operator
Matthews International
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