Photo Retoucher

Civil Clothing Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee merchandise discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Civil Clothing Inc. is seeking a creative Photo Retoucher to join our Marketing team in Torrance.

You will transform raw photography into polished, production-ready assets reflecting our quality standards for e-commerce, marketing, and social media. You’ll work closely with Photography and Marketing to ensure imagery represents our products and strengthens our brands, delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in photography or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional fashion/e-commerce retouching experience.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom Classic in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and color-correct high volumes of fashion e-commerce imagery.
• Perform background replacements, clipping paths, and image cleanups.
• Prepare flat lay, product, and studio imagery for online and marketing use.
• Ensure color accuracy and consistency with brand standards across assets.
• Collaborate with photographers and studio team to align with creative direction.
• Participate in reviews and implement feedback for consistency.
• Improve image quality, workflow efficiency, and production cadence.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Capture One

Lightroom Classic

Color correction

Image retouching

E-commerce photography

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography or related field

3–5 years professional photo retouching in fashion/e-commerce

3–5 years using Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom Classic

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Capture One

Lightroom Classic

Job description

Civil Clothing Inc. is looking for a creative and detail-obsessed Photo Retoucher to join our growing Marketing team in Torrance. In this role, you'll transform raw photography into polished, production-ready assets that reflect our creative vision and uncompromising quality standards. Working closely with our Photography and Marketing teams, you'll ensure every image accurately represents our products, strengthens our brands, and delivers an exceptional customer experience across e-commerce, marketing, advertising, and social media. This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, has an exceptional eye for color, consistency, and detail, and is passionate about fashion, visual storytelling, and perfecting every image. They take pride in solving complex visual challenges and consistently producing work that is both technically flawless and creatively compelling.

What You’ll Do

Image Retouching & Color Management

• Retouch and edit high volumes of e-commerce, marketing, and social media photography while maintaining creative standards.
• Perform advanced color correction, product cleanup, background replacements, clipping paths, and image enhancements that ensure consistent brand presentation.
• Prepare flat lay, ghost mannequin, and product photography for e-commerce and marketing use.
• Ensure all imagery accurately represents product color, texture, fit, and overall quality.
• Partner closely with photographers and the studio team to ensure imagery aligns with creative direction and brand standards.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback while maintaining consistency across all assets.
• Help identify opportunities to improve image quality, workflow efficiency, and production consistency.

Asset Organization & Workflow

• Maintain organized digital assets, file naming conventions, version control, and production workflows.
• Prepare production-ready files for e-commerce, marketing campaigns, social media, advertising, and other digital channels.
• Support efficient studio operations by maintaining organized workflows and meeting production deadlines.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment that supports strong execution
• Build effective working relationships across teams and with external partners
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and urgency in all aspects of the role
• Communicate clearly and proactively, especially during high-pressure or time-sensitive moments
• Approach feedback with openness and adaptability, supporting continuous improvement
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work that reflects the brand and supports team success

What You Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom Classic.
• Strong knowledge of professional photo retouching techniques, color correction, color management, image optimization, and digital asset preparation.
• Strong understanding of fashion and e-commerce photography standards, including flat lay and product imagery.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle variations in color, lighting, texture, and overall image quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Passion for fashion, apparel, photography, and visual storytelling.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, and relevant experience.
• 3- 5 years of professional photo retouching experience within fashion, apparel, or e-commerce photography.
• 3-5 years of experience using Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom Classic in a commercial production environment.
• Experience retouching apparel, flat lay, product, and studio photography for e-commerce and marketing applications.
• Experience working within a commercial photography studio, creative agency, or consumer brand preferred.
• Experience in the apparel, fashion, or consumer products industry strongly preferred.

Physical & Mental Demands

• This role is primarily performed in an office and photography studio environment with prolonged use of computers, professional photo editing software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based image editing and digital asset preparation.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach within office and studio environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move photography equipment, samples, or office materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visual requirements include close vision, color differentiation, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus while reviewing and editing digital images, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements while operating a keyboard, mouse, pen tablet, or similar input devices.
• Ability to sustain visual concentration for extended periods while reviewing, comparing, and editing large volumes of digital images.
• Ability to distinguish subtle variations in color, exposure, texture, and image quality while performing detailed retouching and color correction.
• Ability to process repetitive work requiring sustained accuracy over extended periods while meeting production deadlines.
• Ability to work under production schedules that may require prolonged periods of concentrated computer work during seasonal launches, marketing campaigns, or other high-volume production periods.

Why You’ll Love Working at Civil

At Civil Clothing we foster a collaborative, fast-moving environment where ownership is valued, ideas are welcomed, and execution matters. You’ll work alongside passionate, experienced teams who care deeply about craftsmanship, accountability, and bringing product to market the right way.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, your decisions directly influence our product quality, timelines, and growth. If you thrive in a hands‑on, solutions‑driven environment and want your work to be seen, felt, and worn, you’ll feel right at home here.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $30 – $36 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee merchandise discounts
• Opportunity to grow with a respected and evolving apparel brand

Equal Opportunity Employer

Civil Clothing Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.