| Location | Midlothian, VA |
IN-PERSON POSITION - MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Benefits: Paid Time Off Paid Training
Butler Portraits is a nationally recognized fine art portrait studio with more than 50 years of experience creating exceptional portrait art.
Located on a beautiful lakefront property in Midlothian, Virginia, we specialize in luxury, museum-quality portraits created to become meaningful works of art that families enjoy for generations.
We are looking for an experienced, highly detail-oriented Fine Art Photo Lab & Production Specialist to join our in-house team.
We are specifically looking for someone with professional experience in Photoshop, color correction, color management and large-format printing who also enjoys hands-on production and craftsmanship.
You will help take our portraits from the finished digital image all the way through production to the completed piece of fine art.
Preparing professional portrait files in Adobe Photoshop
Performing high-level portrait retouching and digital finishing
Expert color correction of portraits and skin tones
Preparing files for professional printing
Operating professional large-format printers
Managing color consistency from monitor to finished portrait
Working with monitor calibration, printer profiles and professional color-management workflows
Inspecting prints for accurate color, density, sharpness and overall quality
Cutting and trimming finished portraits
Mounting portraits
Applying protective finishes and coatings
Preparing artwork for framing
Framing finished portraits
Performing final quality-control inspections
Packaging finished artwork for our clients
Assisting with portrait deliveries
Maintaining an exceptionally clean and organized production area
Assisting our Client Services Team by telephone and in person when needed
Working closely with our artists and production team to maintain Butler Portraits' quality standards
Deliver consistent, high-quality portraits that meet client and organizational standards with a 95% acceptance rate at final approval
Ensure reliability and timeliness by completing 90% of projects within agreed timelines
Support client outcomes with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) 80
Contribute to organizational knowledge by authoring or updating at least two technique documents annually
High acceptance rate at final approval
On-time delivery of projects
Average quality score from independent reviews
Client satisfaction score
Number of standards and technique documents updated annually
We are looking for candidates with at least 3 years of professional experience in Photoshop, professional photographic printing, fine art production, commercial printing, or a related field.
Adobe Photoshop
Professional color correction
Accurate skin-tone correction
Color management
Large-format printing
Preparing professional image files for print
Quality control and attention to detail
Experience with mounting, canvas production, print finishing, framing, Lightroom, Bridge, printer profiling, or professional portrait production is a strong plus.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both technology and their hands.
One part of your day may involve making precise color adjustments in Photoshop.
The next may involve producing a large-format portrait, cutting and mounting it, preparing it for framing, inspecting the finished artwork, and helping prepare it for presentation to the client.
We are looking for someone who takes tremendous pride in the entire process.
Have an exceptional eye for color and detail
Notice imperfections other people miss
Are meticulous about the quality of your work
Enjoy solving technical printing and color problems
Like working with your hands
Are organized, dependable, and self-motivated
Can work independently without sacrificing quality
Enjoy being part of a positive, supportive team
Are comfortable occasionally interacting with clients
Believe that \"good enough\" isn't good enough when creating fine art
You'll be joining a tight-knit, positive and supportive team where craftsmanship and attention to detail matter.
You'll also enjoy:
A beautiful lakefront studio environment
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off
Health benefits
Paid training
Opportunities to expand your professional skills
Hands-on experience with high-end fine art portrait production
The satisfaction of creating artwork that will become part of a family's home and legacy
Portraits that Celebrate Families and Empower Children.
Everything we create is designed around that purpose.
Our portraits aren't simply photographs. They are carefully crafted pieces of art designed to celebrate relationships, preserve memories, and become part of a family's story for generations.
Please submit your résumé and tell us about your professional experience with:
Photoshop Color Correction Color Management Large-Format Printing Fine Art Production Mounting Finishing Framing
If available, please include examples of your Photoshop, retouching, printing, or production work.
We look forward to learning more about you and the craftsmanship you could bring to the Butler Portraits team.