Junior Retouching Manager: E-Commerce & Brand Imaging

Theory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Theory is seeking a Junior Retouching Manager in New York to support photography and marketing with high-volume e-commerce imagery. You will handle color correction, QC, file management, and delivery of production-ready assets across product, on-model, marketing, and in-store imagery while maintaining brand integrity.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in fashion/e-commerce retouching, strong Photoshop skills, and the ability to mentor retouchers and coordinate workflows under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fashion and e-commerce retouching experience, including skin, garment, and product cleanup.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, with a strong understanding of digital color spaces and color management is required.
• Proficient in other Adobe Creative Suite programs.
• Experience reviewing work, providing actionable feedback, and supporting or mentoring retouchers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform e-commerce retouching, color correction and high quality QC for product, on-model, marketing, and in-store imagery.
• Work on a high volume of markups to align images with Theory and Helmut Lang standards.
• Support advanced image adjustments, including color matching, compositing, masking, and product alterations.
• Conduct quality control and prepare production-ready digital assets that maintain brand consistency across all channels; provide clear feedback and escalate…
• Coordinate high-volume image workflows, prioritize daily deliverables, and help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Maintain organized file structures, naming conventions, FTP uploads, and efficient workflow practices.
• Communicate project status, image-review needs, and workflow risks to the Senior Retouching Manager and Director of Photography.
• Partner with the Senior Retouching Manager to maintain and update seasonal retouching and color guides.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to local and offshore retouching partners.

Skills

Fashion & e-commerce retouching

Team coordination

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Capture One

FTP workflows

Job description

Theory is seeking a Junior Retouching Manager in New York to support photography and marketing with high-volume e-commerce imagery. You will handle color correction, QC, file management, and delivery of production-ready assets across product, on-model, marketing, and in-store imagery while maintaining brand integrity.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in fashion/e-commerce retouching, strong Photoshop skills, and the ability to mentor retouchers and coordinate workflows under tight deadlines.