We’re looking for a skilled, detail-oriented Photo Retoucher to join our in-house team full-time on a freelance basis. This is an on-site role at our Mahwah, NJ office, so only candidates within commuting distance will be considered.
In this role, you’ll retouch high-impact product imagery featured across major retailers and digital platforms. You’ll work closely with our fast-paced creative team, where your precision and polish will directly shape how our brand is seen. If you’re efficient, collaborative, and take pride in clean visual execution, you’ll thrive here.
The right candidate has a sharp eye for color and composition, strong technical skills, and works well under direction. You should be organized, responsive to feedback, and consistent in delivering brand-aligned assets.
If the partnership proves successful, there may be an opportunity for long-term employment.
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:
Please submit a portfolio showcasing relevant retouching work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.