Photo Retoucher (Contract)

Groupe Dynamite; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal seeks a talented Photo Retoucher to manage the retouching process for product shoots. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 2 years experience in retouching, strong skills in Photoshop, and bilingual proficiency in French and English. This role involves monitoring projects, ensuring timely uploads, and collaborating with the creative team. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Performance-driven bonuses

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in retouching.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop and the Adobe Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate retouching projects to meet deadlines.
• Retouch and color correct photography for various campaigns.
• Upload and organize images on the server.
• Communicate with the Creative team regarding asset readiness.

Skills

Photoshop expertise

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

College degree in graphic design or photography

Tools

Adobe Suite

Capture One

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, privately held house of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Studio Manager, the Photo Retoucher is responsible for the overall retouching process and uploading of assets for all product shoots.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily retouching of priorities, including monitoring all projects and coordinating retouching to meet deadlines;
• Responsible for monitoring E-comm and Visual Sample List/Missing List to ensure samples are prioritized and uploaded on time;
• Responsible for retouching and colour correcting seasonal campaigns, product, social and editorial photography, on a daily basis, ensuring consistency between files;
• Responsible for loading all shoots and retouched files onto the server and communicating with the Creative team when images are ready to be used;
• Responsible for the cropping and uploading of E-commerce catalogue photography and alternate views in alignment with overall brand direction;
• Stay up-to-date on industry tools, techniques, and best practices in retouching;
• Liaises cross-functionally and with adjacent departments to ensure all parties are aligned;
• Support the Content Production Director and Studio Manager in all assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in retouching;
• College degree (DEC, technical diploma, community college diploma) in graphic design and/or photography or related field;
• Very strong Photoshop experience;
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite;
• Knowledge of Capture One (preferably) or Adobe Lightroom;
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Ability to communicate and build strong interpersonal relations;
• Great organizational and prioritizing skills;
• Excellent analysis capabilities;
• Teamwork skills;
• Autonomy and initiative;
• Knowledge of Bynder and Creative Force (asset management);
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

At GDI You Will Be Part Of a Growing Organization That Understands The Importance Of Investing In People And Offers You

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite; Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.