Packaging Colour Retoucher

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 Packaging Retoucher to join our team in Cleckheaton West Yorkshire. The Colour & Retouching Operator modifies and Packaging imagery for Print assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. Under the direction of 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create colour accurate print ready images, matching a supplied client target.
• Evaluate colour and technically adapt for correct print requirements.
• Consult with team and attend project meetings to evaluate individual project needs.
• Make recommendations and/or changes to files that have been prepared for correct output.
• Print proofs on all available proofing devices.
• Perform quality checks on proofs, including measuring colour.
• Create ink recipes to match supplied colour target provided by clients or printers. May involve process to create a recipe, produce a proof, measure the results and adjust until the target colour is met.
• Assemble high quality proof presentations for clients.
• Review quality of final product before release to client.
• Ensure high quality standards in all production client deliverables, including accurate, consistent and timely completion of projects according to budget and project specifications.
• Effectively use industry standard software, tools, and photo and colour manipulation techniques such as photo composition, colour manipulation, retouching and scanning.
• Ensure client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Photography or related field
• Colour and retouching experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, 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 management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.