Printing Photo Retouching Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who performs color correction and retouching on photo images used in printed materials to improve quality.
Description
Printing photo retouchers target photo images used in printed materials such as magazines, catalogs, advertisements, and packages, performing tasks including color correction, brightness adjustment, removal of unwanted objects, and compositing processing. They primarily use digital image editing software to implement color management tailored to printing characteristics, reproducing the intended color tones. They collaborate with designers and prepress processes, handling finished product quality control and proof (proofing) checks. While precise work and color sense are required, adaptability to the latest software and workflows is also necessary.
Future Outlook
Although the overall printed materials market is in a shrinking trend, demand for image retouching for web and digital advertising is expanding. The market value of personnel possessing both digital technology and design knowledge will remain stably high.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Detail-oriented / Excellent color sense / Patient
Work Style
Dispatch Contract / Freelance / Full-time / Remote Possible / Shift
Career Path
Junior Retoucher → Senior Retoucher → DTP/Prepress Specialist → Art Director → Prepress Manager
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop (Retouching) / Color Management (ICC Profile) / DTP Workflow Understanding / Image Management
Recommended Skills
Design Software (Adobe) / English Document Reading Ability / Film Correction / Prepress Processes
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required for high-precision correction of color tones and details. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Used only to the extent of measuring color counts and pixel units. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- DTP Expert Certification
- Photoshop Certified Expert
Aliases
- Image Retoucher
- Photo Retoucher
- Prepress Retoucher
Related Jobs
- DTP Operator
- Image Processing Engineer
- Photo Development Technician
- Printing Operator
- Proofreader