G/FORE Photo Retoucher

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

ABOUT G/FORE:

Born in Los Angeles but bred with a global perspective, G/FORE was conceptualized with a passion for modern design combined with a love of golf. Distinguished by our attention to detail, sophisticated ease, playful nature, youthful energy, and sense of humor. We consistently strive to make a powerful and colourful impact on our favourite game. We take inspiration from art, architecture, modern design, and colourful narratives. Our intent is to disrupt the industry without being disrespectful to the sport and its rich traditions.

The G/FORE Photo Retoucher is responsible for retouching on-figure and product images for all G/FORE Channels; digital and print. This position will partner with the Creative and Studio teams to ensure all images are up to brand standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Editing video footage for media platforms such as gfore.com, TikTok, and Instagram, as needed.
• Perform video and image quality assurance prior to delivery to ensure correct file naming, pixel dimensions, margins, colour space, cropping, colour, quality standards, etc.
• Partner with the Photo Studio Manager to optimize retouching
  efficiency and meet brand standards.
• Coordinate with art directors, photographers, studio team and cross functional teams to execute image workflow through to all channels under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to carefully listen to others at all levels in the organization.
• Possess strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Understand and uphold color management and theory.

COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of color management policies and best practices.
• Knowledge of the commercial printing process and working in the CMYK environment as well as RGB digital usage needs.
• Ability to learn and master proprietary internal tools such as Global Edit, Capture One, and Adobe Suites.
• Accustomed to the intensity of a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines; the ability to manage time, mulit-task, and make decisions effectively.
• Self-driven and able to easily communicate and collaborate in a team
  environment.
• Productivity-focused and proven to be a quick problem solver with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess a high standard for on-time delivery of department projects.
• Must be forward thinking and anticipatory with ability to make educated decisions quickly based on complete knowledge of company and business objectives.
• Knowledge of the brand and the G/FORE customer.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in photographic or related fields.
• Experience with Photoshop, Capture One & Adobe Creative software, as well as Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software.
• Knowledge of Global Edit is a plus.
• 2-3 years prior experience as a retoucher in a commercial photography environment.
• Intermediate skills in Google Docs, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook is a plus.
• Proficient working knowledge of still imaging software for Mac.

The salary for this position is $84,000

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!