Freelance Photo Retoucher (Full-Time, Contract)

Chefman • Mahwah, NJ

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About The Position

We’re seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented freelance Photo Retoucher to support the team full-time for 40 hours per 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. They must be able to take direction, manage time efficiently, and consistently deliver polished, brand-aligned visual assets.

Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing relevant retouching work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of professional retouching experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One.
• Expert-level retouching, editing, and color correction skills.
• Strong knowledge of non-destructive workflows, smart objects, and 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.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to take direction, accept feedback, and work through fast-paced iteration.
• Experience with complex multi-image compositing.
• Ability to adhere to structured asset organization and file naming.
• Ability to identify automation opportunities and use AI-assisted workflows.
• Must provide a portfolio showcasing relevant retouching work.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Generative Fill, Luminar AI, or Runway ML.

Responsibilities

• Retouch product imagery by removing dust, correcting inaccuracies, and cleaning up backgrounds.
• Apply compositing, silo paths, perspective adjustments, and lighting and shadow refinements.
• Ensure color accuracy using physical samples or reference materials.
• Align multiple image angles to create 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 digital and print, including RGB versus CMYK.
• Deliver high-quality, production-ready images.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed