Sr Digital Imaging Specialist

The Sr Digital Imaging Specialist at SanMar has a variety of key responsibilities including leading image retouching efforts, collaborating with photographers and merchandisers to accurately showcase products, and implementing color and file management standards. Additionally, they coordinate with vendors for specialized imaging requests and constantly seek to innovate our imaging quality, while also creating effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for production processes.

To be considered for the Sr Digital Imaging Specialist role at SanMar, candidates should have at least a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, supplemented by 4-6 years of post-production, retouching, or color correction experience. A strong background in fashion or retail, along with expert knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and a thorough understanding of RGB & CMYK color profiles, are essential qualifications for this position.

The Sr Digital Imaging Specialist plays a crucial role in shaping SanMar's creative direction by ensuring that all digital imagery aligns with merchandising goals. By collaborating closely with various teams, they help elevate the quality of product representation, driving creativity and technical enhancements that reflect the company’s mission and brand identity.

SanMar provides a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on experience. Additionally, the Sr Digital Imaging Specialist is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 10% of their base salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, and various other benefits that promote a supportive work-life balance.

The working environment for a Sr Digital Imaging Specialist at SanMar is hybrid and moderately quiet, requiring employees to perform tasks primarily at a computer. Typical working hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST, and the role may involve some travel on a quarterly basis to further enhance operational efforts.

Highlight your specific experience with Adobe Photoshop, focusing on techniques you've used for retouching and color correction. Mention any projects that particularly showcase your skills in matching colors to fabrics and performing skin tone corrections.

Discuss your approach to quality control, including how you reference actual garments, color swatch cards, and industry standards to ensure accuracy in your images. Explain your collaboration process with other team members to achieve the desired outcomes.

Share the resources you use for staying updated, such as industry publications, online courses, webinars, and networking with professionals in the field. Explain how you integrate new techniques or trends into your work.

Explain a specific challenge you faced, detailing the situation and the steps you took to resolve it. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to pressure to meet deadlines.

Discuss a project where your input led to improved aesthetics in imagery or enhanced workflow. Describe your role in brainstorming, executing, or implementing those changes.

Emphasize your communication skills and how you would facilitate discussions to merge different ideas. Illustrate your ability to remain open-minded while also advocating for the best practices that align with company goals.

Describe your organizational system for managing digital files, mentioning tools or software you use to ensure easy access and collaboration. Highlight the importance of maintaining orderly databases and version control.

Share your strategies for prioritizing tasks, utilizing checklists, and delegating when necessary to ensure that all deadlines are met without compromising quality.

List software tools you regularly use, focusing on Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Explain how these tools enhance your retouching capabilities and streamline your workflow.

Discuss any courses, certifications, or workshops you've undertaken that have refined your skills. Mention how continuous learning is crucial in the rapidly evolving field of digital imaging.