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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, at 40 hours per week. 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. If the partnership proves successful, there may be an opportunity for long-term employment. 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.
  • Skill 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.
  • Adherence to structured asset organization and file naming.
  • Must provide a portfolio showcasing relevant retouching work.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with AI tools such as Generative Fill, Luminar AI, and Runway ML.
  • Experience with complex multi-image compositing.
  • Awareness of automation opportunities and AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Retouch product imagery by removing dust, correcting inaccuracies, and cleaning up backgrounds.
  • Apply compositing, silo paths, perspective adjustments, and lighting and shadow refinement.
  • 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 and CMYK.
  • Deliver high-quality, production-ready images.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Retoucher salary in the US is approximately $82,000 per year, with a typical range of $35,000 to $139,000.
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