About the job
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, prep, retouch and process out a high volume of images for all visual communication assets, including campaign & product launches, store images, talent profiles & event photos.
- Prioritize delivery deadlines of eCommerce images in tandem with Lifestyle and Campaign images
- Meticulously color match imagery back to physical product
- Define and maintain digital asset file/structure organization and naming conventions
- Oversee color standards and quality assurance on all final images
- Manage freelance retouchers or agencies when image volume requires additional support
- Work to improve retouching and workflow efficiencies of the team
- Clearly communicate progress and file delivery to various departments/skateholders
- Pre-pro with the production team and photographer to provide a POV or solutions to achieve efficiencies in post-production needs
- Work directly with campaign Creative Executive during the post process, ensuring brand standards are maintained while still respecting photographer’s image style
- Work with the Graphics team to guarantee image quality both online and in print production
- Oversee progress of daily/weekly workflows, manage and prioritize workload
- Hire, supervise, train, schedule, and appraise DI Artist Team
- To support the photography unit in all photography matters
- To provide administrative and coordinating support when necessary
REQUIREMENTS
- Preferably 10 years of relevant experience Applicants with working experience in similar capacity (E.g. Photography, Advertising, E-commerce) will be highly preferred.
- Strong and polished retouching skills – keen eye and aesthetic
- Advanced technical understanding of Photoshop and proficient in all Adobe Suites
- Practical knowledge of file processing
- Strong Knowledge of color theory and hands-on knowledge with color management working within sRGB web and CMYK spaces
- Ability to work collaboratively and deliver high quality imagery
- Ability to communicate with and manage DI Artist Team and external freelancers/agencies
- Proactive and able to show initiative to foresee and resolve problems related to imagery
- Proven ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work on multiple high-priority projects at once
- Strong interest in fashion styling
- Keen sense of fashion and a passion for the fashion industry