Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
Who are we
Marks is a Global brand design and experience agency that is uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change. Fueled by our dual vantage points - embedded partners and future-forward experts - we build brand momentum to move fast, move forward, and move confidently. As a full-service agency, our expertise extends across all facets of the branding spectrum: strategy, innovation, design, adaptation, production, and integrated marketing communications. Together, we are 700+ people across 12 studios and 8 countries.
We are a truly connected group of global agencies, growing closer and collaborating more every day. We are looking for team members who are willing and excited to connect, communicate, and interact with Marks's colleagues at all levels across our network.
Marks is part of SGS & Co, a brand impact group built with the agility and inventiveness that enables our clients to thrive. Our sister company, SGS, is an integrated packaging and marketing company. Together, we shift brands to impact.
Position Overview:
As the Lead Retoucher at Marks, you will play a critical role in ensuring the high quality and consistency of our digital assets. Your responsibilities will include retouching and enhancing images, collaborating with photographers and art directors, and mentoring junior retouching team members. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing your expertise to deliver exceptional visual content.
Critical Skills and Behaviors:
Image Retouching:
- Utilize advanced retouching techniques to enhance and perfect digital images, maintaining the intended style and aesthetic.
- Correct color, exposure, and composition with precision and attention to detail.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with photographers and art directors to understand project objectives and deliver retouched images that align with creative visions.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior retouchers to elevate the team's performance.
Quality Control:
- Review and approve the work of junior retouchers to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.
- Conduct final quality checks to eliminate errors and ensure images are client ready.
Process Improvement:
- Stay current with industry trends and retouching techniques to continually enhance workflows and capabilities.
- Propose and implement process improvements for increased efficiency and quality.
Leadership:
- Lead and mentor junior retouching team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Demonstrated ability to work with remote teams efficiently.
- Stay current with industry trends and technology to remain relevant and innovative.
- Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Photography, or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience as a retoucher in a commercial photography or advertising agency.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant retouching software.
- Strong knowledge of color correction, image compositing, and non-destructive editing techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across a large volume of images.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.
- Leadership skills to mentor and guide junior retouching team members.
- Proven ability to work effectively with remote teams.
- A portfolio showcasing your expertise in image retouching and your understanding of brand building and design.
- Familiarity with industry-standard software tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Bridge).
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