Senior Retoucher

Job Description

Leo Burnett Canada is looking for a Photo Retoucher who will be responsible for supplying high resolution images for Digital and Print advertising and design.

Leo Burnett believes we can achieve greatness together. We’re looking for an individual who can work well with the studio and production team as well as the creative, design and account teams.

We are looking for someone who is a creative, a strong problem solver and understands the production process.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a high quality of image retouching and colour correction and work closely with other retouchers and studio team members. Take verbal and written instruction and direction from Creative & Design teams and Producers. Attend pre-production meetings for briefs on new jobs. Seek clarification and ask questions if briefing details or roles are unclear. Understand production issues and the various options, including specific requirements for digital, out-of-home, direct mail, collateral, point of purchase, magazine, and newspaper.  Meet deadlines by planning workload accordingly, together with the Retouching team and Producers, by estimating time required to complete assignments. Organize supplied files in their proper folders, file working elements to the server, and supply final art for print, web, social, digital and broadcast.  Organize and archive completed jobs and maintain internal client image assets. Track the time logged on each project and complete accurate timesheets daily and weekly. Contribute to new-business projects and prepare presentation materials as required.  Output printer proofs on the large-format Epson printer when required. The role may be required to work weekends and after hours to meet deadlines

Qualifications

College or equivalent graduate in relevant field or related experience 10+ years in a studio/agency environment or similar (full-time or freelance) Expert understanding of all file formats, color profile, and industry-pre-press standards. Fully proficient in Photoshop and Camera RAW (processing files etc..), excellent knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign. Working knowledge of MS Office is required. Knowledge of print specifications and the use of InDesign templates to judge final art size, bleed, appropriate file formats, colour conversion and ICC profiling. Must have a portfolio or work samples showing before and after Proficiency in Capture One is an asset, but not a requirement. Knowledge of print specifications and the use of InDesign templates to judge final art size, bleed, appropriate file formats, colour conversion and ICC profiling. Able to mentor other studio retouching staff and operate independently. A team player who is patient and has a sense of humour Strong communication skills with the ability to troubleshoot and bring creative solutions to the team.  Experience in meeting tight deadlines and the ability to assess production needs (an understanding of the production process) Awareness and developing ability to work with emerging AI functionality. 

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