Photo Retoucher

600 UMG Recordings Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

600 UMG Recordings Inc is seeking a skilled Photo Retoucher to join the Post Production team in Philadelphia. In this role, you will ensure visual consistency and deliver high-quality images for artist stores, marketing content, and more.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in photo retouching, a strong command of Adobe Photoshop, and the ability to maintain quality and consistency under tight deadlines.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional photo retouching experience, preferably in e-commerce or editorial.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and related tools.
• Strong understanding of color theory and photographic best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality photo retouching across various imagery.
• Maintain visual standards across large volumes of imagery.
• Prepare images for multiple use cases including artist stores and social media.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Color theory

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Post-production tools

Job description

Company Overview

We are UMG (Universal Music Group), a leading music company.

Position Overview

Sitting within the Post Production team and reporting to the Post Production Supervisor, this role plays a critical part in ensuring visual consistency, technical excellence, and brand integrity across all photographic outputs. The Photo Retoucher delivers high-quality, production-ready image assets across e-commerce, editorial, and marketing content.

Responsibilities

• Execute high‑quality photo retouching across e-commerce product imagery, editorial photography, and marketing assets.
• Maintain consistent color, lighting, and visual standards across large volumes of imagery.
• Prepare images for multiple use cases including artist stores, CRM, social, and paid media.
• Collaborate with Photographers, Producers, and Creative Directors to ensure creative intent is accurately realized in post.
• Work closely with the Post Production Supervisor to prioritize workloads, manage deadlines, and ensure timely delivery.
• Apply non‑destructive workflows and follow established post‑production standards and file management practices.
• Support color correction, compositing, background cleanup, and advanced retouching as required by project scope.
• Ensure all assets meet technical specifications and platform requirements prior to delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality within retouching workflows.
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to scalable asset management practices.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional photo retouching experience within e‑commerce, editorial, or commercial photography environments.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and related post‑production tools.
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and photographic best practices.
• Experience retouching high‑volume e‑commerce imagery while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Comfortable working within structured production workflows and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craft.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Experience working within music, fashion, or lifestyle brands preferred.
• Familiarity with DAM systems and post‑production pipelines is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services.
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.
• Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720/year).
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.
• Flexible paid time off for exempt and non‑exempt employees (3 weeks for exempt, 2 weeks for non‑exempt).
• Paid winter break and company holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day).
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.

Disclaimer

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. For more information, please visit the E‑Verify right‑to‑work poster.