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.