About this role
Job Title: Photo Retoucher
Job Type: Full-time/Remote
Work Hours: PST
About the Role
We’re helping our client find a Photo Retoucher who understands that beauty isn’t about perfection, it’s about feeling.
This brand captures “bigger than beauty” moments, raw, emotional, human stories. From candid event photography with giving partners to high-precision product imagery, the goal is always the same: preserve authenticity while elevating the emotional impact.
If you believe great retouching should be invisible, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Skin Retouching (Non-Destructive)
Perform high-end skin retouching using Frequency Separation and Dodge & BurnMaintain natural texture while removing distractionsPreserve authenticity across diverse skin tones
Color Accuracy & Consistency
Ensure product shades are 100% color-accurateMatch colors across different lighting environmentsMaintain consistency across campaigns and assets
Emotional Storytelling
Retouch candid event photography (e.g. workshops with giving partners)Enhance lighting, contrast, and focus to highlight emotional impactElevate images without losing their documentary feel
File Management & Organization
Maintain clean, well-labeled, non-destructive Photoshop filesOrganize layer stacks for future campaign or anniversary updatesEnsure long-term usability of all assets
Requirements
Must-Have
3+ years of professional photo retouching experienceAdvanced mastery of Adobe PhotoshopExpert knowledge of:Frequency Separation
Dodge & Burn
Color matching and color profilesStrong eye for natural skin tones and realistic textures
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Nice-to-Have
Experience retouching beauty, lifestyle, or purpose-driven brand imageryExperience working with event or documentary-style photographyUnderstanding of eCommerce product imagery workflows