Freelance Photo Retoucher (Full-Time, Contract)

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.