Digital Artist, Creative Retoucher (Remote)
Digital Artist, Creative RetoucherJob SummaryVisual Development sits in CG Studio and is part of the Global Marketing Communications group. We are a team of experienced digital artists, dedicated to craft, creativity, and the exploration of new tools and technologies. We are looking for a highly versatile and skilled Creative Retoucher with expertise in photography and product retouching workflows. In this role, you will work on photography, lifestyle, and product retouching workflows across a range of high-profile projects.You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team focusing on creating world-class, polished imagery used across event Keynote presentations, Retail,.com, and high-visibility global marketing deliverables. KeyQualifications:• Expert-level experience with Adobe Photoshop with demonstrated experience retouching lifestyle photography and hardware imagery, both photographic and 3D• Proven experience in digital photography and RAW image workflows, with fluency in working across a variety of digital file formats• Technical and aesthetic knowledge of hard-surface hardware retouching and 3D asset integration• Proficiency working with assets rendered in Cinema4D, Maya, or similar 3D programs is highly preferred• Advanced skill in color matching, tonal correction, and skin retouching• A portfolio that displays an excellent eye for lighting, color, composition, form and visual design• Ability to implement technical specifications for image sizing, compression, and system-level usage (iOS, macOS, iPadOS) in coordination with the Human Interface and Engineering teams• Outstanding attention to detail and a passion for craftsmanship and artistic excellence• Excellent communication skills when collaborating with art directors, designers and creative leads to achieve a coherent visual style• Highly proactive, adaptable and independent; able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving and ambiguous environment with creativity and innovation• Ability to apply learnings from previous projects to refine and improve current workflows• Deadline-driven with excellent problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skillsDuties• Retouch and finalize a wide variety of image types, including lifestyle photography, rendered hardware stills, event identity logos, large scale Retail assets, executive PR images and product wallpapers• Provide on-set image processing and technical or creative retouching as required, with potential for occasional travel• Work cross functionally with internal partners including Human Interface, Keynote, Design, Hardware and Photo as well as C-Suite executives• Collaborate with Keynote designers to prepare and export hardware assets optimized for high-impact product launch presentations• Bring images to final, pixel-perfect polish that meets high visual standards and global brand consistency• Take creative direction from Designers, Art Directors and Managers while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines• Manage all deliverables from beginning to end of production, ensuring all feedback is addressed and final assets meet technical and creative specificationsExperience• 10+ years of professional experienceEducation• BA/BS degree or equivalentHours may fluctuate based on project needs.Apply tot his job