Lead Image Retoucher

FirstMile Ventures; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid company holidays

Job summary

FirstMile Ventures is looking for a Lead Image Retoucher in Denver to create and manage KPI-driven post production processes for e-commerce product photography. You will conduct photo retouching, develop editing templates, and oversee both freelancers and internal coordinators during production.

The ideal candidate should have over 4 years in the Post Production field, advance skills in Adobe Photoshop, and a detail-oriented eye for aesthetics. The position offers a competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and paid company holidays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Post Production field.
• Must be available to work on-site in our Denver studio.
• Advanced experience in Adobe Photoshop and non-destructive editing techniques.
• Experience with high volume e-commerce photo editing workflows.
• Detail-oriented eye for aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Manage KPI-driven post production processes for e-commerce photography.
• Conduct photo retouching including wrinkle removal and color changes.
• Develop detailed editing templates and specs for freelancers.
• Recruit, train, and direct freelancers and 3rd party partners.
• Maintain strict quality control standards.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Photo retouching

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Wacom Tablet utilization

Tools

Creative Force

Asana

Job description

As Lead Image Retoucher, you will work directly with the Head of Post Production to create and manage KPI-driven post production processes for large volumes of e‑commerce product photography. This will include both a hands‑on approach and performing photo retouching in our studio, as well as building highly detailed editing templates and specs for freelancers and outsourced post‑production partners. The candidate must be available to work on‑site in our Denver studio. There will be a high level of responsibility to perform quality control, production‑specific onboarding for ICs as well as overseeing ICs during production (i.e. answering questions, assigning ICs to specific jobs, etc.). Maintaining a high level of color accuracy and discernment while keeping calibration profiles on the post machines up to date is essential. It is important that this person can effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external departments to provide direction, support and maintain hard delivery deadlines.

Role Objectives

• Follow style guides, internal and external client notes and information to ensure productions have been retouched to spec
• Conduct photo retouching including wrinkle removal, color changes, mannequin and wire removals, composites, framing, and clipping paths
• Create complex Actions in Photoshop to disseminate to other retouchers
• Develop detailed editing templates and specs to guide freelancers and 3rd party partners
• Recruit, train and direct freelancers and 3rd party partners
• Develop and maintain strict quality control standards
• Effectively navigate our CMS to locate production‑related information

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in Post Production field
• Must be available to work on‑site in our Denver studio
• Must be able to utilize a Wacom Tablet
• Advanced experience as a creative user of Adobe Photoshop and knowledge of best practices and non‑destructive editing techniques
• Experience with high volume e‑commerce photo editing workflows
• Has detail‑oriented eye for aesthetics, as well as assure quality to exact detail and delivery spec that follow all style guides
• Team player who can work independently, yet collaborate and take feedback from other team members
• Eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast‑paced studio environment
• (Nice to Have) Experience with Creative Force, Asana, and video editing workflows

Compensation

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays

Those interested that meet the above conditions, please send your CV together with personal details to [e-mail].