Photo Retoucher
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for high-quality visual content continues to rise, the role of a Photo Retoucher has become increasingly crucial in the digital marketing landscape. With the growth of e-commerce, companies like Kitsch are looking for skilled professionals who can deliver precision and speed. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and leverage your expertise in Adobe Photoshop to elevate product images. Before applying, consider the importance of maintaining a high output volume without sacrificing accuracy and the value of being proficient in AI-assisted retouching tools.
Job Description
About the Role
The Photo Retoucher position at Kitsch is a key component of the company's product photography pipeline, focusing on delivering high-quality, on-brand images that capture the essence of their products. As a Photo Retoucher, you will be responsible for retouching a minimum of 20 product images per week, ensuring each image meets the brand's standards for background color, shadow application, and standardized collection coloring. Your role will be critical in maintaining the visual identity of Kitsch's products across all marketing channels.Day-to-day, you will work closely with the post-production team to ensure a smooth workflow, flagging any potential blockers or delays promptly to protect the team's efficiency. Your ability to self-review your work rigorously, targeting a 90% approval rate within two rounds of revision, will be essential in minimizing rework and maintaining the team's high standards.
What You Will Do
- Retouch and deliver a minimum of 20 on-brand product images per week, meeting all department standards.
- Complete initial retouching within 4 business days of asset delivery and flag any blockers immediately.
- Ensure every delivered file meets the correct background color, shadow application, and standardized collection coloring without exception.
- Self-review every file before submission, approaching your work with the scrutiny of a reviewer.
- Target 90% or more of images approved within 2 rounds of revision and maintain a 98% or higher file accuracy rate on periodic audits.
- Test and integrate at least 2 AI-supported retouching tools into your workflow by the end of Q2.
- Post your workload status in the designated Slack channel within 40 minutes of starting your shift, every day.
- Flag any anticipated delay within 1 business day of identifying it.
- Maintain clear, consistent file naming and delivery practices.
- Organize folders and file handoffs correctly to keep the pipeline clean.
What We Are Looking For
- 2+ years of experience in photo retouching with a focus on product or e-commerce photography.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high output volume without sacrificing accuracy or brand consistency.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
- Familiarity with Lightroom or comparable tools.
- Strong understanding of background removal, shadow application, color correction, and standardized collection coloring techniques.
- Disciplined self-reviewer who consistently catches errors before they reach the review stage.
- Experience with or willingness to adopt AI-assisted retouching tools.
- Clear, proactive communicator who flags issues before deadlines.
- Reliable and structured worker who delivers consistently without supervision.
- Portfolio demonstrating clean, on-brand product retouching.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of AI tools beyond retouching, such as content generation or image analysis.
- Certification in digital photography or a related field.
- Experience with project management tools to streamline workflow.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Remote work arrangement for a better work-life balance.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies in photo retouching.
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
- Health and wellness programs to support your well-being.
- Opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects and products.
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your portfolio showcases your expertise in on-brand product retouching, highlighting your attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.
- Familiarize yourself with AI-assisted retouching tools to demonstrate your adaptability and willingness to innovate.
- Practice self-reviewing your work to improve your accuracy and efficiency, aiming for minimal revisions.
- Be prepared to discuss your workflow and how you manage deadlines and potential blockers during the interview.
- Highlight your understanding of brand consistency and how you ensure every image meets the required standards.
- When negotiating salary, consider the value your expertise brings to the company and the current market rates for photo retouchers.
- Look for red flags such as lack of clear communication about expectations, inadequate resources, or unrealistic deadlines during the hiring process.
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