Photographic Retoucher

Since 1986, our mission has been simple. We design and build heirloom quality products while holding true to our commitment to use earth-friendly materials and to give back whenever possible.  We are looking for someone who shares our love of storytelling and believes passionately in the value of heirloom quality artisan furniture, sustainability, and our mission to continue to learn and grow as a brand.

We are seeking a Photo Retoucher who is a highly trained individual that specializes in image manipulation and color correction within the creative industry. This role will work on the retouching and color management of images for a range of marketing materials, including ecommerce photography.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Retouch environment, silhouette and editorial photography for Arhaus.com and other Marketing projects as needed, including, but not limited to, compositing, clipping, color correcting, object removal and alteration all while using non-destructive photo manipulation and retouching techniques.


• Collaborate with Post-Production Manager, fellow Retouchers, and Art Directors to create high-quality retouched imagery for Web, Catalog & Marketing use.


• Work with Marketing teams to provide efficient, high quality visual solutions.


• Stay up to date on brand standards via Web, Catalog & Marketing style guides and ensure all imagery adheres to those standards.


• Deliver consistent, color accurate images.


• Prioritize and execute responsibilities efficiently.


• Efficiently handle multiple projects at once.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Computer Graphics, or Graphic Arts OR 3-5+ years of experience in photo and image production


• Product & Editorial Color Correction/Retouching Test Required.


• Deep understanding and experience with Adobe Creative Suite software (for example, Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), including experience with non-destructive photo manipulation and retouching.


• Excellent photo-retouching skills necessary. Retouching skills include but are not limited to, outlines, shadows, clipping, masking, color correcting, adjustment layers, liquefying, compositing, using history states, creating, and creating/using actions.


• Experience with Standard Work processes, process accountability, evaluation and documentation including creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedure documents.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs


• Understanding of color profiles and file formats 


• Must be able to take direction and work within cross functional teams.


• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.


• Video Editing experience using Premiere Pro is a plus but not required.


• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI Code of Conduct

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.