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Freelance Photo Retoucher (Full-Time, Contract)

Mahwah, NJ; Corporate OfficeUnited States
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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.

Source · ChefmanFirst seen 7 NovOriginal ↗