Photo Retoucher, Color Correction Specialist
About The Position
Reporting to the Post-Production Manager, the Photo Retoucher / Color Correction Specialist is responsible for editing a high volume of eCommerce and creative images captured daily in our photo studio and on location. You will retouch complex and demanding eCommerce and editorial fashion campaign photography, with a strong focus on managing color-related tasks across projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping the company exceed customer expectations and ensure products are represented accurately. As a color specialist, you will also ensure color accuracy and consistency across digital and print media, perform advanced color swapping, balance tones, and maintain calibrated workflows in collaboration with photographers and production teams. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of colortheory, and adherence to best practices in post-production color management.
Requirements
- Two or more years of experience as a Photo Retoucher in a studio environment, ideally within the fashion eCommerce industry
- Proven experience in photo retouching and color manipulation, supported by a strong portfolio with before-and-after examples
- Strong knowledge of color theory, with the ability to perform color corrections, adjustments, and creative color grading to enhance product imagery
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop
- Detail oriented, organized, and methodical approach to retouching
- Enthusiasm for exploring new techniques and improving existing workflows
- Knowledge of studio photography and lighting practices, including familiarity with photographic vocabulary and terminology
- Ability to engage in detailed, technical discussions about the properties of an image
- Passion for teamwork and collaboration
- Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
- BA degree in Photography or equivalent professional experience
- Fluency in English; additional language(s) are an asset
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, track the retouching and color management across multiple high-volume streams of images
- Manipulate, adjust, and swap colors on products while maintaining natural texture, shadows, and lighting integrity
- Create multiple color variants of a single product image as needed for product lines or promotional use
- Match product images to physical color samples and style guides to ensure visual consistency across channels
- Name, organize, and maintain digital asset file structures
- Ensure color consistency across all image assets
- Ensure on-schedule delivery of all assets in accordance with production calendars and daily / weekly deadlines
- Perform quality assurance on all images
- Responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlines
- Maintain communication between key stakeholders throughout the color process including retouching team, photo publishers, Post-Production Manager, photographers, buyers and sample team
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute ideas to continuously improve the overall color correction process
Benefits
- New State-of-the-art HQ located in Beverly Hills
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
