Sr Color & Retouching Operator Jobs

SGK

Location:
Canada, Mississauga

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

The Sr Color & Retouching Operator modifies and/or enhances images for intermediate production assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. With limited guidance from the client project team, this role performs color manipulations, retouching, photo composition, color proofs and printer-specific color corrections or modifications for packaging or digital (pre-media) layouts per project technical specifications.

Job Responsibility:

Consults with team and attends project meetings to evaluate individual project needs
Makes recommendations and/or changes to files that have been prepared for correct output
Prints proofs on all available proofing devices
Performs quality checks on proofs, including measuring color
Effectively utilizes photo and color techniques such as photo composition, color manipulation, retouching and scanning
Creates ink recipes to match supplied color target provided by clients or printers. Create a recipe, produce a proof, measure the results and adjust until the target color is met
Assembles high quality proof presentations for clients
Assembles mockups and sales samples
Reviews quality of final product before release to client
Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables, including accurate, consistent and timely completion of projects according to budget and project specifications
Effectively uses industry standard software, tools, and photo and color manipulation techniques such as photo composition, color manipulation, retouching and scanning
Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project
Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Photography or related field
6+ years progressive color and retouching experience
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in photo and color manipulation techniques and processes such as color separations, color conversion and correction, profiling, trapping and bleeding of imagery, etc.
Basic understanding of applicable color retouching and image software
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Ability to work overtime as necessary

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Sr Color & Retouching Operator

SGK

Location:Canada, Mississauga

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Not provided