Retoucher

3 months ago


Kalamazoo, United States Yankee Candle Full time

Job ID: 1174

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Summary: Join Newell Brands' Studio Creative team as a Retoucher / Post-Production Artist and contribute your expertise to our diverse portfolio of iconic consumer goods brands, including Marmot, Coleman, Graco, Baby Jogger, Crock-Pot, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Elmer’s, Yankee Candle, and more.

As a Digital Image Retoucher / Post-Production Artist with at least 3 years of experience, you'll be responsible for correcting and manipulating images and videos for both product and editorial style photographs in a high-volume omni setting. Your role will involve applying color grading and presets with an artistic eye, ensuring image and video quality control, and adhering to prescribed workflows. Collaborating closely with photo editors, renderers, video production, and other stakeholders, you'll seamlessly bridge the creative and technical aspects of post-production.

If you're passionate about producing visually stunning content and seeking an opportunity to make a tangible impact, we invite you to join us on our mission.

Responsibilities:

Strong color correction, image manipulation, restoration, materials, fashion, patterns, compositing images and motion graphic

Understanding of digital photography and lighting techniques

Manage workflow of assets from capture, retouching, to delivery of files to Digital Asset Management tool

Maintain rigorous quality control processes, reviewing and approving all outgoing content to ensure it meets our standards of excellence and exceeds client expectations

Stay informed about advancements in post-production technology and software, identifying opportunities to enhance our capabilities, streamline our workflow, and maintain our competitive edge in the industry

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in visual digital effects, digital filmmaking, media production, animation & visual effects, or related field (preferred)

Experience in media consultancy, visual effects studio, entertainment industry, or consumer durables industry, motion design (preferred),

3+ years of post-production experience with expertise in retouching

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom and After effects,

Experience with Adobe Workfront and Keyshot and Davinci Resolve is a nice to have

Experience in color correction, image manipulation, restoration, motion graphic, patterns, and compositing

Understanding of file formats, resolution, and color spaces for various mediums

Ability to work with large volumes of images and meet tight deadlines

Strong passion for speed and simplicity

Detail-oriented and operationally focused

Strong organizing skills

Soft Skills:

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across multiple images and videos

Collaborate effectively with Business Teams, producers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide creative solutions.

Demonstrate integrity, maturity, and a constructive approach to challenges.

Operate independently given direction and bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.

Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with cross-functional teams

Creativity and ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility and adaptability to changing project needs and priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal savvy: effectively work with all levels of employees across multiple functions and geographies.