Freelance Photo Retoucher (Full-Time, Contract) — Mahwah, NJ

We’re seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented freelance Photo Retoucher to support our team with full-time hours (40/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. You must be able to take direction, manage your time efficiently, and consistently deliver polished, brand-aligned visual assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Retouch product imagery: remove dust, correct inaccuracies, clean up backgrounds

• Apply compositing, silo paths, perspective adjustments, lighting and shadow refinement

• Ensure color accuracy using physical samples or reference materials

• Align multiple image angles for 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 both digital and print (RGB vs. CMYK)

• Deliver high-quality, production-ready images

Skills And Proficiencies

• Minimum 4 years of professional retouching experience

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One

• Expert-level retouching, editing, and color correction

• Strong knowledge of non-destructive workflows, smart objects/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

• Highly organized with strong time management

• Receptive to feedback and fast-paced iteration

• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Generative Fill, Luminar AI, Runway ML)

• Experience with complex multi-image compositing

• Adherence to structured asset organization and file naming

• Awareness of automation opportunities and AI-assisted workflows

To Apply

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