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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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