Retoucher

About the Team

The Harry’s Design Team is responsible for elevating the physical expression of all Harry's packaging, retail displays and web presence, while continually improving our workflow. We maintain clean and polished work, to push our brand to stand out within the world of industrial design, consumer packaging and retail store design. We keep the customer at the core of all creative objectives, working hand-in-hand with Retail, Brand Marketing and DTC teams.

About the Role

We have a great opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Photo Retouch Artist to join the Harry’s Design team. The Photo Retoucher will be primarily responsible for completing digital use retouching requests in a timely manner and will play a key role in ensuring that all images meet the company’s standards of quality, color consistency and overall brand aesthetic. Key duties will include processing RAW images, retouching and siloing images of all Harry’s products and packaging, color correction and matching to approved samples, re-coloring components, modifying type on existing product, producing composites from multiple product images and creating mockups for products still in development. Other responsibilities include maintaining an organized workflow and color management policies, integration and upkeep of retouched images in our DAM system and maintaining a library of layered files for easy access and repurposing. Other tasks and areas of development include: assisting in color management settings and policies, proofing and maintenance of proofer, assisting in in-house photography and maintaining and improving processes and workflows related to the retouching process, as well as retouching photography for internal use such as store merchandising displays, archival packaging and product shots, etc.

The work is predominantly product shots in RGB for digital use but some experience with skin retouching is desirable for shots which include models and body parts. CMYK experience is also a plus for assisting with photos used in printed displays and product packaging.

This is a hands-on position which will require working independently with creatives and art directors to schedule work and deadlines, discuss needs and aesthetic requirements, review images and ingest final assets into our DAM system with appropriate tagging. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative and resourceful with the ability to prioritize projects, meet deadlines, troubleshoot and problem solve issues as they arise.

What you will accomplish:

• Provide expert retouching services for a variety of projects as needed across departments: Harry’s and Flamingo’s websites, retail and strategic partner websites, Social Media, email campaigns and internal marketing needs.
• Collaborate with Production Artists and Designers to identify creative direction, organize and execute projects, ensuring that final deliverable is in line with their creative intent and vision
• Juggle multiple overlapping jobs while maintaining uniform quality and meeting delivery schedules
• Use Capture One to manage, adjust and process internal and external photo shoots from raw files to final product
• Organize and maintain a library of sample images which can be used for color  reference from project to project
• Keep work files organized and systematically structured and labeled for future repurposing
• Understand and adhere to current best practices in color management in order to maintain the highest standards of Harry’s Imagery across all platforms
• Keep abreast of software upgrades and current trends in retouching and suggest ways to continually streamline and improve workflow including using AI
• Work with inDesign and Illustrator files to modify type, line art and logos on existing product shots and create realistic mockups of products still in development.
• Upload final images into our DAM system and tagging appropriate Metadata to make images available and easily searchable across the company

What you’ll need:

• 1-2 years experience in retouching with emphasis on web imagery
• BFA/BA in Photography, Graphic Design or Media preferred
• Strong retouching, color correcting skills with keen eye for detail, quality, color and consistency
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically: Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge) and working knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign. Ability to leverage AI when appropriate
• Ability to use Capture One to manage multiple photoshoots and process RAW files
• Basic knowledge of RGB, CMYK, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiling, proofing
• Experience replacing type on existing imagery using line art
• Ability to work with art directors and creatives to understand expectations as well as communicate retouching needs, scheduling and any issues that arise
• Ability to give feedback to photographer as needed to help streamline and address any retouching issues
• Ability to handle concurrent deadlines and numerous projects simultaneously
  
  

Here's who you'll work with:

• You’ll be an integral part of the Design Team, reporting to the Imaging Director in charge of color management printing and prepress, proofing
• You’ll work closely with these cross-functional teams: Design, Brand Marketing, Retail, Strategy, Harry’s and Flamingo Brand Team, etc.
• You’ll work with external freelance retouchers as needed, providing directions, feedback and file management
  
  

Here’s what you have the opportunity to learn:

• Color management and workflow for printing processes across multiple suppliers
• Proofing and maintenance of proofing system
• Using a spectrophotometer to measure and analyze color for print and injection molded components for manufacture and communicate results to staff and suppliers

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands 
• Flexible time off and working hours
• L&D stipend
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

The Mammoth Brands working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday.  Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $71,200-$90,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.