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.