What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photo Editor (Retouch) position at Expedia Group?
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Photo Editor (Retouch)
Retouching specialist needed to help elevate and finalize images across a variety of Expedia Group marketing projects, from quick-turn image refreshes, high volume batches of library shoot images, and images for OOH global campaigns. For any given project across the 3 main brands: Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, you will be called on for retouching - including color balance and manipulation, cleanup, compositing, masking, background extensions, and overall beautification of photographs in a timely and efficient manner. You’d report to the Director of Photography and collaborate with creatives and designers across the brand teams.
What you'll do:
Partner with creative teams to craft imagery for new and existing projects across EG brands for Digital platforms, OOH and print
Work closely with Archivist on file naming conventions, retouching rounds, and delivery to ensure optimal workflow and archive systems are maintained seamlessly
Work with a variety of file formats, camera profiles, and software
Project management including evolving timelines, rounds of revisions, and feedback loops. Respond quickly and positively to urgent requests and changes. Update project status in established team platforms
Work with professional discretion on all projects and confer with team leads creatives when applying judgement over materials being presented as a final project
Who you are:
You have at least 7 years of retouching experience within a commercial environment, working with a variety of clients/industries
You are a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable team player who is comfortable collaborating remotely with Photo Team. You are curious to learn about and inform new resources, processes, and techniques. You think strategically and solve problems independently
You are a good communicator, comfortable responding to technical and creative feedback from team leaders and creatives
You are disciplined in managing your time and projects, meeting deadlines, communicating expectations, and anticipating roadblocks along the way
You have an expert knowledge of software ecosystems, and Adobe Creative suite
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent related professional experience
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Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
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