Associate Photo Retoucher

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. Retouch and perform quality control on raw images and .jpg general product images to meet visual standards .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in photo retouching, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools and a strong attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines and collaborating effectively with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Photoshop ProficiencyPhoto Retouching ExperienceColor Correction SkillsMac OS ProficiencyWacom Tablet Utilization

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Hard Skills

Photo RetouchingColor CorrectionImage CompositingQuality ControlBatch Processing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailProactive Work EthicSound JudgmentTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative CloudAdobe LightroomAdobe BridgeWacom Tablet

Industry Keywords

Visual StandardsProduct StylingImage EvaluationDaily DeadlinesPortfolio Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Retouch and perform quality control on raw images and .jpg general product images to meet visual standards
Batch color-correct raw product images
Retouch JPG images according to visual standards for each item type
Composite images to scale
Evaluate product styling, color correction, and retouching completed during other workflows
Ensure all products in the pipeline, including exceptions, are addressed appropriately
Meet daily deadlines and goals
Assess and report issues as needed
Collaborate with the team
Participate in daily team check-ins to align on priorities
Communicate in real time with the support team as plans are actualized

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient understanding of Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud’s Bridge, Lightroom, and Photoshop
Product retouching portfolio featuring before/after examples
Possesses clear and articulate written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates self-reliance and a proactive work ethic
Exhibits keen attention to detail
Possesses excellent color vision
Capable of exercising sound judgment while working independently and collaboratively within tight deadlines
Minimum of 1 year of relevant photo retouching experience (preferred requirement)
Proficiency in utilizing a Wacom tablet (preferred requirement)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly base pay + incentive pay based on performance/quota targets achieved
$50 in monthly food credits to apply to snacks and meals that are available for purchase on site
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid parental leave
9 Paid Company Holidays
18 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days (PTO starts accruing on first day of work)
State of the art, climate-controlled warehouse facility