Retoucher

Mammoth Brands is a modern CPG company focused on creating better consumer products. The Photo Retoucher will be responsible for digital image retouching to meet quality standards and brand aesthetics, collaborating with various teams to ensure project delivery and maintaining organized workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert retouching services for a variety of projects as needed across departments: Harry’s and Flamingo’s websites, retail and strategic partner websites, Social Media, email campaigns and internal marketing needs
• Collaborate with Production Artists and Designers to identify creative direction, organize and execute projects, ensuring that final deliverable is in line with their creative intent and vision
• Juggle multiple overlapping jobs while maintaining uniform quality and meeting delivery schedules
• Use Capture One to manage, adjust and process internal and external photo shoots from raw files to final product
• Organize and maintain a library of sample images which can be used for color reference from project to project
• Keep work files organized and systematically structured and labeled for future repurposing
• Understand and adhere to current best practices in color management in order to maintain the highest standards of Harry’s Imagery across all platforms
• Keep abreast of software upgrades and current trends in retouching and suggest ways to continually streamline and improve workflow including using AI
• Work with inDesign and Illustrator files to modify type, line art and logos on existing product shots and create realistic mockups of products still in development
• Upload final images into our DAM system and tagging appropriate Metadata to make images available and easily searchable across the company

Skills

• 1-2 years experience in retouching with emphasis on web imagery
• Strong retouching, color correcting skills with keen eye for detail, quality, color and consistency
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically: Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge) and working knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign. Ability to leverage AI when appropriate
• Ability to use Capture One to manage multiple photoshoots and process RAW files
• Basic knowledge of RGB, CMYK, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiling, proofing
• Experience replacing type on existing imagery using line art
• Ability to work with art directors and creatives to understand expectations as well as communicate retouching needs, scheduling and any issues that arise
• Ability to give feedback to photographer as needed to help streamline and address any retouching issues
• Ability to handle concurrent deadlines and numerous projects simultaneously
• BFA/BA in Photography, Graphic Design or Media preferred
• Experience with skin retouching is desirable for shots which include models and body parts
• CMYK experience is also a plus for assisting with photos used in printed displays and product packaging

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands
• Flexible time off and working hours
• L&D stipend
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

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