Digital Retouching Manager

About the Role

Digital Retouching Manager

locations

Remote US

Full time

Job Title

Digital Retouching Manager

Job Description

About The Position:

The Digital Retouching Manager is responsible for supporting image retouching on the Post Production team for the product testing program at Dotdash Meredith Commerce group. The right candidate will have a strong understanding for retouching images and completing them in a fast paced environment with a passion for driving workflow efficiencies. This role works daily with retouchers to ensure projects meet quality expectations and are completed on time. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to problem solve, manage priorities and timelines while producing quality work. This position works with teams throughout the organization to ensure the images meet the expectations of the Brands and the changing needs of the business.

About The Team:

The Post Production team is part of the Commerce group. The Post team is responsible for selecting and retouching images from at-home and lab tests for many Dotdash Meredith brands including, People, Better Homes & Gardens, Food + Wine, The Spruce. The post production team consists of Retouchers, Photo Editors and Image Coordinator

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

70% Manages daily retouching work by assigning jobs to retouchers and checking overall quality of completed images.

30% Works to develop and test out improvements in the retouching process to drive efficiency in workflows as needs of the business change.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor‘s degree in Photography or related field; or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of five years of experience as a retoucher, digital image specialist, or in a similar role, with extensive expertise in optimizing workflows for both retouching and project management.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

  • Proficiency with Adobe Suite: Expert in Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, and Lightroom, with advanced skills in retouching techniques and color perception.
  • Skilled in Retouching Techniques: Highly proficient in retouching, with a keen ability to perceive and discern colors accurately.
  • Familiarity with Google Suite and Project Management Tools: Proficient in Google Suite and project management software such as Airtable for organizing and tracking project progress.
  • Proactive Problem-Solving: Demonstrates initiative in foreseeing and resolving issues related to post-production workflows to prevent delays and maintain efficiency.
  • Independent and Collaborative Work: Capable of operating independently while establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams.
  • Effective Communication: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for clear and efficient interaction with team members and stakeholders.
  • Self-Motivated and Detail-Oriented: Highly motivated with a critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks.
  • Adaptability and Prioritization: Ability to adapt to change and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Positive Attitude and Resourcefulness: Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude with a resourceful approach to problem-solving and task completion.
  • Develop and Implement Complex Retouching Workflows: Create and execute advanced retouching processes that enhance timeliness and efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving: Apply out-of-the-box thinking to develop and propose creative solutions for challenges, even those that seem impossible.
  • Adapt to New Technologies: Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in retouching and related fields, continuously learning and adapting to new tools and methods.
  • Quality and Efficiency Focus: Ensure that all retouching projects meet quality standards while optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Work closely with team members and stakeholders to refine and improve retouching processes, incorporating feedback and new ideas.
  • Mentorship: Collaborate closely with retouchers to elevate their skills and foster professional growth.
  • Impact Awareness: Evaluate and understand how your actions and decisions in retouching workflows affect other teams’ processes and deliverables. Make adjustments as needed to facilitate better collaboration and overall project success.

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Production Designer

About the Role

Title: Freelance Production Designer

Location: New York, NY – Remote

Job Description:

Art Machine, a division of Trailer Park Group, is a fully integrated advertising agency dedicated to building fans for brands and entertainment properties. We have built a great reputation on award-winning creative, great service, and a fun and energetic culture—and we may be looking for you to join our team!

We are looking for a mid-level Freelance Production Designer with 3+ years of experience to join our team. In this position, you will work on adaptive creative for one of our top streaming client accounts.

IMPORTANT CALL OUTS

* Candidates must have entertainment client experience in key art print design. This includes television, film, or streaming client work. This is a requirement for the position
* Strong Photoshop chops are a MUST
* Trailer Park Group pays our Freelance talent via W2 payroll. Please be advised that we will not hire freelancers via 1099, corp to corp, or through a third-party recruiting agency
* ASAP start is preferred

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Repurpose key art to various size and format requirements.
  • Make art and/or copy revisions in support of the creative team.
  • Build die lines and templates to file specifications.
  • Prep and preflight mechanicals for digital file submissions
  • Create pitch materials for client presentations

ABOUT YOU:

  • 3+ years of design agency experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design preferred. Equivalent experience is okay.
  • Mac OS proficiency and advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Strong execution skills in Adobe Photoshop is a must
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills with the desire to learn and assist others on your team.
  • Solid knowledge of steps required in creative development and production processes and the ability to perform those tasks in a timely and productive manner.
  • A positive attitude that contributes to the overall success of a collaborative environment.
  • A relevant online portfolio or PDF of your current work, demonstrating strong understanding of the fundamentals of layout design. MUST include samples of entertainment industry client projects and/or related photo compositing experience.

WORKING AT TRAILER PARK GROUP

Great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision, and values and feel inspired to grow while they’re here.

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE

We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring more creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.

At Trailer Park Group (Trailer Park, Art Machine, Mirada Studios, Mutiny, MXW, White Turtle Studios, and Dark Burn Creative), we want to improve the state of our world. Each of us is responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and represents our global clients.

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Project Based – Video Editor

About the Role

Project Based – Video Editor

Remote

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary (USD):

$40-60 DOE

Our client, a beverage CPG company in Seattle is looking for a Designer, motion graphics designer or a Video editor to make some changes on after effects files, Illustrator viles and MP4 files.

This is their first project need but they are hoping to build a relationship with this candidate for additional needs as they come through.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40-60/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).

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Pipeline – Manager, Statistical Programming

About the Role

Title: Pipeline – Manager, Statistical Programming (Remote)

Location: Waltham United States

Waltham, MA

  1. Function: Corporate
  2. Area of Interest: Data & Statistical Sciences (DSS)
  3. Job Type: Full-time

Job ID: 2303258

Job Description:

Company Description

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

The Manager of Statistical Programming is a strategic role which guides a team of Statistical Programmers in the research and development of new pharmaceutical products. This role is directly responsible for leading the statistical programming activities for a compound/indication or therapeutic area in early development. The Manager of Statistical Programming must effectively interface with Statistics, Data Sciences, Medical Writing, Regulatory Publishing and Clinical Operations. Therapeutic Areas include Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Eye Care, Aesthetics, and other Specialties.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads the statistical programming activities for a compound/indication or therapeutic area in early development.
  • Leads a team of statistical programmers and manages the resource planning for assigned staff.
  • Ensures timely deliverables, that all quality processes are followed and consistency within the projects.
  • Develops and oversees the development of SAS programs for the creation of ADaM data sets following CDISC standards.
  • Develops and oversees the development of SAS programs for the creation of Tables, Listings and Figures.
  • Ensures consistency of ADaM data sets for individual studies and integrated data.
  • Creates documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition documents.
  • Leads the development of standard SAS Macros and participates in the development of standard operating procedures.
  • Provides oversight and mentoring of assigned Statistical Programmers, Statistical Analysts and Senior Statistical Analysts

Qualifications

  • MS in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience. OR BS in Statistics, Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Previous experience leading a team of statistical programmers.
  • In-depth understanding of SAS programming concepts and techniques related to drug development.
  • In-depth understanding of CDISC Standards.
  • In-depth understanding of the drug development process, including experience with regulatory filings.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written.
  • Ability to effectively represent the Statistical Programming Organization in cross functional teams.
  • Ability to accurately estimate effort required for project related programming activities.

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Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

Title: Principal Software Engineer for Imunify360 (worldwide remote, work anywhere)

Imunify360

Full time

Job Description:

CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person in our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we all are successful.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Imunify. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that are pushing the boundaries of enterprise cyber security applications.

Imunify Security Suite is our innovative security solution designed specifically for shared and VPS/Dedicated servers. The automated, easy-to-use solution with the six-layer approach to security delivers comprehensive and complete attack prevention.

Check out our website for more information about our Imunify Product https://www.imunify360.com/

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, implement, and oversee server-side solutions utilizing Linux networking technologies with strong emphasis on optimization.
  • Lead the development of high-quality software products, ensuring adherence to coding standards and Agile methodologies.
  • Drive collaboration among development teams, testers, and stakeholders to achieve sprint objectives, providing guidance on technical priorities.
  • Provide accurate estimations of project effort during sprint planning, evaluate open-source alternatives, and offer strategic recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive automated tests for critical software components to uphold code quality and reliability.
  • Champion process improvements, including coding practices, standards, and tooling, to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrate proactive leadership in task prioritization, focusing on value delivery and meeting project deadlines.
  • Facilitate design and peer code reviews, offering expert insights and constructive feedback to foster a culture of excellence.
  • Conduct thorough technical root cause analysis and debugging to address software defects and operational challenges effectively.
  • Foster continuous self-improvement among team members, promoting the development of technical and communication skills.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

  • 8 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong proficiency in either Go or Python.
  • Proven extensive hands-on experience in building robust server-side applications and services using Go or Python, coupled with expertise in performance tuning, web servers preferably.
  • Knowledge and experience in network and web security is a huge plus.
  • Deep understanding of Linux network subsystem.
  • Hands-on experience in Linux (experience with popular distributions such as CentOS and Debian).
  • Deep knowledge and practical experience in network security solutions.
  • Knowledge and experience with Bash, C, and SQL is a plus.

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