Product Photographer & Photo Retoucher

TaylorMade Golf Company•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$76,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Product Photographer and Photo Retoucher with DigiTech / Digital Tech / DAM skills who will handle the retouching, editing, color correction, sizing, metadata, and archive for TaylorMade photography assets as well as help lead the way for TaylorMade product photography, in studio. This role at TaylorMade Golf is to collaborate with our teams to enhance and perfect images by our content team photographers. It is also to be a lead contributor in our product photography that is captured in the TaylorMade Content Studio. The role involves tasks such as color correction, image manipulation, and removing imperfections. The Photo Retoucher collaborates closely with the product marketing team, photographers and designers to ensure consistency and accuracy across all edited images. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Retouch and enhance photos to meet the highest quality standards. Perform color correction, image manipulation, and compositing. Remove imperfections, blemishes, and unwanted elements from images. Collaborate with photographers, designers, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver on time. Maintain consistency and accuracy across all edited images. Ensure images are optimized for various platforms, including web, print, and social media. Follow all department-defined file naming, tagging, coding structures, and practices for archiving images. Stay up-to-date with the latest retouching techniques, software, and industry trends to continually improve the quality of our work. Shoot product photography in the TaylorMade Content studio and/or environmental settings. Source props for photo shoots as needed. Ensure all photography meets quality standards and aligns with project goals and brand guidelines. Ability to handle sensitive information, confidentially, and exercise good professional judgment. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe creative cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom) and other photo editing software.
Strong understanding of color theory, composition, and lighting.
Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of additional software such as Lightroom, Capture One, or similar.
Basic understanding of photography principles.
Experience working with Sony Mirrorless Cameras or equivalent.
3+ years of retouching experience with major brands, creative agencies, and/or post houses.
BA degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Media, Marketing, or similar preferred
Normal office conditions; consistent use of computer and other office equipment.
Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
Able to work extended hours as necessary.
Light physical effort is equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.

Responsibilities

Retouch and enhance photos to meet the highest quality standards.
Perform color correction, image manipulation, and compositing.
Remove imperfections, blemishes, and unwanted elements from images.
Collaborate with photographers, designers, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver on time.
Maintain consistency and accuracy across all edited images.
Ensure images are optimized for various platforms, including web, print, and social media.
Follow all department-defined file naming, tagging, coding structures, and practices for archiving images.
Stay up-to-date with the latest retouching techniques, software, and industry trends to continually improve the quality of our work.
Shoot product photography in the TaylorMade Content studio and/or environmental settings.
Source props for photo shoots as needed.
Ensure all photography meets quality standards and aligns with project goals and brand guidelines.
Ability to handle sensitive information, confidentially, and exercise good professional judgment.
Performs other related responsibilities as required.