Retoucher

Betterhomes; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate company in Dubai is seeking a Junior Retoucher responsible for editing and publishing photography. The ideal candidate will have experience in photography editing and strong communication skills. This role supports the marketing team and enhances brand awareness through quality image management.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in the property/real estate industry.
• Above average computer literacy (MS Office, Internet, Database Software).
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Select, edit, and publish photographs and videos for the CRM.
• Advise agents and photographers on image quality.
• Work collaboratively across departments.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Photography editing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in editing, photography, or graphic design

Job description

1. JOB SCOPE

The Retoucher is responsible for selecting, editing, uploading, and publishing photographs and

videos to our CRM system, as well as advising agents and photographers regarding image

quality and shot selection. They may, on occasion, also be required to undertake other graphical

responsibilities such as the drawing of floor plans.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Junior Retoucher will play an important role in helping the

Company achieve its vision and strategic profit objectives.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

To be successful, the Junior Retoucher must develop a collaborative work ethic between all

departments and understand the photography editing process in detail. The Photography Editor

is responsible for editing photos to reflect the quality of each unit / property to enhance brand

awareness and perceptions of Better Homes and increase enquiries from client. Other

accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Photography editing:

o Remove and fix dust and scratches

o Lighten or darken areas which needs correction

o Enhance the color by adjusting the color balance

o Enhance the brightness

o Enhance the contrast

o Check whether any unit numbers, images (family pictures), or car plates need to be

erased

o Check whether perspective of image is correct

o Remove any unwanted areas and items

Shared responsibilities / accountabilities

The Junior Retoucher works closely with internal and external stakeholders including agents, owners,

tenants, developers, and internal departmental contacts for Better Homes. In doing so, the

Photography Editor is expected to ensure that company policies have been followed for all

requirements.

3. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s degree or diploma ideally specializing in editing, photography, or graphic design,

with 1 - 2 years of experience, ideally in the property / real estate industry

Above average computer literacy (MS Office, Internet, Database Software, etc.)

Sound familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and other related marketing tools and

techniques

Some experience of managing internal clients

Excellent written and oral communication in English, Arabic would be an advantage

Creative and analytical while possessing personal drive and initiative

Sound presentation skills