Automotive Retoucher

Agency:

Omnicom Production

Job Function:

Non Standard Job Profiles

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Job Description:

What We Do

We design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth

Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery.
We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content.

Who We Are

Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities.

You won’t find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You’ll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions—with support.

We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself.
Come for the work. Stay for the people.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Retoucher is responsible for managing the production of projects that combine multiple services, such as print/retouching, mechanicals, proofing and more. They work with a variety of teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet client requirements. Retouching Automotive experience is required

This role will be hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Location: Chicago
Salary Range: $80k- $90k

All applicants must submit a resume listing relevant experience and a portfolio with applicable examples of talent, approach, results (before and after examples are best)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Retouch, composite, and color correct RGB and CMYK images
Must maintain the highest level of quality and approach to image builds, editing, and color correction
Ensure that all retouching is done to the highest standards and specifications for both RGB and CMYK workflows
Manage multiple projects while adhering to a strict file structure to meet dynamic and aggressive deadlines, while maintaining an intuitive / consistent approach to file organization
Color correct, retouch and compose imagery for all levels of reproduction including commercial, OOH, print, and digital
Must have extensive working knowledge of color management (RGB and CMYK), creative compositing, and advanced file structure workflows
Ensure that all jobs are quality control checked for each and every edit
Employ various tools and techniques for image enhancement and artifact reduction
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5 years Professional Photoshop Retouching experience (or equivalent system experience)
Working knowledge of Capture One and originating images from RAW file formats
CGI Experience is a benefit
Digital Painting (ability to originate / recreate / enhance elements from a reference file)
Proven understanding of color spaces and knowledge of various color profiles
Demonstratable experience in automotive retouching
Expert attention to detail and quality control
Extremely accurate color vision (numerical knowledge as well as comparative proof evaluation)
Add value to the creative process by collaborating with creatives on vision and campaign intent
Well-organized and ability to multitask 
Ability to adapt hours to meet project requirements
Solution focused projecting a positive tone and experience while dealing with complex projects and tight deadlines
Adaptable to perform as a team player or a team lead based on project needs

$75,000 to $100,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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