Lifestyle Retoucher
Sunnyvale, California USA
Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Lifestyle Retoucher do at Hogarth?
The Lifestyle Retoucher oversees a team of digital production artists, primarily working in Photoshop. In addition, the lead will be responsible for setting expectations with cross-functional teams. These responsibilities include establishing the look and feel and delivering final assets. Though the position is a lead role, the Photo Lead must also be ready to retouch photos. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. The primary final assets delivered by the Photo artists include: retouched photos incorporating the client's products, values, and experiences. These deliverables are used for composing interactive, motion graphics, and print layouts.
Key responsibilities:
- Set clear goals, manage workload, and allocate individual assignments to team members while ensuring that deadlines are met.
- Filter and distill relevant information for the production artists.
- Train team members, agencies, and global partners in photo technique and workflow.
- Initiate and manage the development of process and training materials.
- Develop best practices for managing files, folders, and naming conventions.
- Exercise strong written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills.
- Analyze data to forecast and evaluate trends for staffing requirements.
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.
- Vet and interview new team candidates.
- Collect and provide individual performance feedback to management.
- Provide technical support and set quality assurance expectations for photo production
- Respond flexibly and confidently to changes in process and priorities. Collaborate with and support the other leads and management on team-wide initiatives.
Requirements:
- BA or BFA in Graphic Design, with a minimum of 3 years work experience in a graphics-related field and/or 5+ years in a corporate work environment
- Must have a high level of expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Excellent knowledge of digital file management and server navigation
- Adaptable, focused, and efficient
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail• Strong production portfolio with examples of complex executions
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.
Pay Range
$41 - $66/ Hour
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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