Associate Key Art Finisher, Amazon MGM Studios Marketing

Job ID: | Amazon.com Services LLC Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studio’s Key Art Production Studio is looking for an Associate Key Art Finisher to be part of our in‑house finishing team. This role will be responsible for performing hair masking, color correction, and lighting to prepare for final finishing of our key art assets that will be used in all deliverables for a campaign. This role takes ideas from comp stage through to high‑resolution assets that are ready to be handed off to our production teams for adaptations to our printed and digital OOH along with assets that are featured on Amazon’s home page and in the Prime Video app. While this role requires a creative eye, it is not an Art Director or Creative Director role. Key Job Responsibilities Work hands on in Photoshop to reconstruct creative comps to final high‑resolution files for adaptation by other teams Follow direction from the Group Lead Finisher to structure the layered Photoshop files to ensure modularity of the final key art At a high skill level, paint hair masks, re‑light talent to fit the environment that they are in, color correct, and beauty retouch Adhere to the best practice guidelines and SOP Make creative decisions regarding tone, color, composition and mood ensuring the final image aligns with the creative’s vision Use advanced Photoshop and image‑editing techniques, including processing RAW images using Adobe Suite as well as other 3rd‑party applications, masking with paths and brushes Process RAW files using Adobe Suite software as well as 3rd‑party apps; understand the settings in each application and their internal adjustment properties A Day in the Life This role requires a deep specialization in Key Art Finishing and is not a Designer or Art/Creative Director role This role will be in‑person in our production studio in Culver City, California This role is a hands‑on role working in Photoshop almost exclusively building high‑resolution files that are built in a very clean, organized manner to ensure efficiencies for other teams that will have to work with these files They will output high‑resolution color‑calibrated proofs from our Epson printer and review under our 30’ calibrated light wall with our creative team. They will take direction from the creative team, offering suggestions to enhance the art with the knowledge of what is achievable in the tools available Must demonstrate effective communication in our project management / time tracking tools along with collaboration with our Key Art Producer team and Creative team to meet tight deadlines while ensuring the highest quality finishing and file organization About the Team Our Key Art Production team is a fast‑paced and growing team within Amazon MGM Studios Marketing. We are responsible for end‑to‑end production of static assets. Our In‑House Key Art Production Studio is a vital part of our success, providing the ability to quickly turn around finishing and production requests from our stakeholders. This position will be a vital role on the team to ensure the quality of the finish and techniques being used meet or exceed our very high quality bar. Basic Qualifications 1+ years of creative services experience Experience using Photoshop, GIMP, or Illustrator 1+ years of hands‑on experience working in Photoshop reconstructing agency comps into high‑res finished assets Experience reviewing printed proofs with creative team for feedback on finishes Preferred Qualifications Understands color profiles (sRGB vs Adobe RGB) and the impact they will have on final printed or digitally displayed images Experience with managing high‑volume, quick turnaround, time‑sensitive finishing Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country or region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $104,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location and may vary. Amazon offers equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total package, in addition to a full range of benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr