Seasonal Retouching Specialist

CADY•Alpharetta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Retouching Specialist, you are the first person to see the work of our photographers in the field. In addition to some design work, this position retouches, edits, and ensures the photographs uphold the CADY standard. You will work to ensure the quality of retouched photographs received from our outsourced vendors meet our standards. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, has a creative eye, and loves the world of photography. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Requirements

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Return a satisfactory background check.
Extreme attention to detail.
Ability to exceed deadlines.
Willing to work a schedule based on fluctuating needs.

Responsibilities

Retouch and edit client photos to meet CADY color and retouching standards, ensuring consistency across high volumes of images
Work across senior and underclass photography, adapting to scene and school-specific requirements for each job
Use Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other CADY tools to complete editing work accurately and within SLA
Maintain a trained, consistent eye for quality — understanding that every image that leaves this team reflects the CADY standard
Review vendor-retouched images against CADY standards, identifying work that does not meet requirements
Document correction needs clearly and route them to the appropriate area specialist or lead for vendor follow-through
Flag recurring quality issues or patterns to the lead or area specialist to support process improvement and escalation as needed
Import, organize, and track photo documentation and job progress using CADY-specific tools and dashboards
Prioritize work queue effectively to meet SLAs, looking to the lead or area specialist for direction when priorities are unclear
Identify and flag bottlenecks or job concerns proactively, routing them to the lead or specialist before escalating to the Image Standards Supervisor