Imaging Specialist

Description

Freelance Opportunity
3 to 6 month project
Location: Cupertino, CA (onsite)

The Imaging Specialist in Apple’s Graphic Design Group performs a variety of tasks to support creative staff. He or she supports design staff in retouching and compositing photography, visualizing cutting edge solutions to design problems and creating artwork in Photoshop for use on conceptual layouts. They need to have a thorough working knowledge of Photoshop CS3, know how it interacts with Illustrator and other 3D applications (for e.g.: Cinema 4D).

The specialist also prepares art to strict standards and sizes for use in sales and keynote presentations, as well as for web, worldwide sales, PR, and marcom support. Given this, a technical understanding of how files compress and how to get them ready for the web, is essential.

Imaging work is typically done within small teams under tight deadlines, so strong communication skills are required, as well as coolness under pressure, resourcefulness, ingenuity in solving problems, dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and cope with rapid change. Not least, the position requires the specialist to be dedicated to Apple’s high standards of quality.

The Senior Imaging Specialist typically leads a Photoshop sub-specialty, such as prepress, advanced visualization, or retouching. He or she may consult with design staff to provide an expanded visual palette and improved workflow, perform quality assurance, communicate directly with vendors, and develop guidelines and templates. The senior specialist ideally has at least 7 years of experience in the field, and highly advanced skills with Photoshop.