We’re seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented freelance Photo Retoucher to support our team with full-time hours (40/week). If the partnership proves successful, there may be an opportunity for long-term employment. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for color and composition, strong technical expertise, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You must be able to take direction, manage your time efficiently, and consistently deliver polished, brand-aligned visual assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Retouch product imagery: remove dust, correct inaccuracies, clean up backgrounds
- Apply compositing, silo paths, perspective adjustments, lighting and shadow refinement
- Ensure color accuracy using physical samples or reference materials
- Align multiple image angles for cohesive image sets
- Perform image quality checks before submission
- Collaborate with the Director of Photo to maintain brand consistency
- Execute quick and accurate file adjustments as needed
- Maintain organized assets and structured file naming
- Understand output requirements for both digital and print (RGB vs. CMYK)
- Deliver high-quality, production-ready images
Skills and Proficiencies
- Minimum 4 years of professional retouching experience
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One
- Expert-level retouching, editing, and color correction
- Strong knowledge of non-destructive workflows, smart objects/filters
- Skilled in masking, blending, and Dodge & Burn techniques
- Understanding of photographic lighting and visual composition
- Experience with tethered Capture One workflows and color profiling
- Excellent color vision and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong time management
- Receptive to feedback and fast-paced iteration
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Generative Fill, Luminar AI, Runway ML)
- Experience with complex multi-image compositing
- Adherence to structured asset organization and file naming
- Awareness of automation opportunities and AI-assisted workflows
TO APPLY:
You must provide a portfolio showcasing relevant retouching work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.