# Freelance Photo Retoucher (Full-Time, Contract) at Chefman

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Achefman%3A4145501009 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Chefman](https://alderhq.app/companies/chefman)
- Location text: Mahwah, NJ; Corporate Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Mahwah, NJ; Corporate Office")
- Posted: 2026-02-22 (259 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chefman/jobs/4145501009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 21890): p25 $55k, median $90k, p75 $154k

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

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