Color Retoucher

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting to the Operations Manager as the Color Retoucher, you will be responsible for visually modifying or making images fit for purpose for all print disciplines. Ensuring that appearance and brand consistency between the different print processes is maintained.What you'll be doing: Color Retouching - Performs colour retouching for multiple print disciplines.Makes visual changes to images (cosmetic retouching).Retouches/corrects with special colours/Extended Colour Gamut, considering the impact of screen angles.Ensures images are fit for complex processes e.g. flexographic printCollaborates with multiple functions to service the client.Brand Guardianship - Ensures brand consistency is maintained throughout the full project range across all production Management - Represents their discipline in the planning of projects.Continuous Improvement - Seeks ways to optimize process to improve quality and delivery.Promotes best practice and continuous improvement within the team.Leads and supports with production initiatives, especially relating to colour work.Participates in root cause and corrective action in the introduction of technology changes from User Acceptance Testing to deployment.Coaching and Development - Guides and advises less experienced members of the artwork team.Identifies and discusses issues with relevant team members.Client Interaction - Guides and advises less experienced members of the artwork team.Delivers customer in client meetings.May be required to participate in the implementation of new business.Contacts - Interacts across teams with multiple disciplines at all levels, collaborating on projects, making recommendations to influence change, giving guidance using their knowledge and expertise.External client interaction in support of our Client Service team.Level of Responsibility - Is expected to work autonomously.Has no direct reports however informally supports others.Decision-Making Authority - Makes recommendations on process, performance and business improvements.Physical and Sensory Demands: Extensive DSE (Display Screen Equipment) use.Extensive periods of concentration, colour accuracy and attention to detail.Prolonged periods of sitting with opportunity to take breaks when required.Excellent colour vision.Working Environment -Office working environment.Some requirement for flexibility in hours to meet our client and business needs.This is a hybrid position, ideal candidates are located near the Cincinnati, Ohio area.We'd love to hear from you if: Experience in packaging artwork production.Use of software applications used in artwork packaging production such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office.Detailed understanding of print processes and reprographics to adapt images to different components / sizes in keeping with design intent.Ability to visually inspect two samples and understand what retouching/corrections are needed to get the closest possible skills particularly listening, verbal and written.Ability to build relationships at all levels.Team working skills.Ability to plan, priorities and organize.Time Management skills to respond to a dynamic work environment.Coaching skills.Proactive problem solving.Minimum of 5 years experience within the packaging artwork production industry, with knowledge of flexo retouching.This is a progression position and could be a level I, II or Senior. Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate's experience and education, and current business needs. Compensation:The annual base salary for this position is $50,000 - $79,000. A higher base salary may be available depending upon experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime.LI-RM1At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Created: 2024-10-22