Photo Retoucher and Photographer

FOCO; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FOCO, a leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, is seeking an on-site Photo Retoucher and Photographer to join our creative team in New Jersey. You will collaborate with marketing, photographers, and the creative team to enhance imagery and ensure brand-aligned aesthetics.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in professional retouching, strong Photoshop skills, and a keen eye for color grading, skin retouching, and beauty/fashion styling.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional retoucher with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and related image editing software.
• Experience with beauty and fashion photography retouching, color grading, skin retouching.

Responsibilities

• Retouch images on-site to meet high industry standards.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and creative directors to meet project requirements.
• Provide real-time feedback during shoots for optimal lighting and composition.
• Maintain consistency and quality to uphold brand standards and meet deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to incorporate feedback into edits.
• Stay up-to-date with retouching techniques and industry trends.

Skills

Retouching

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Image editing software

Job description

Team Beans/Forever Collectibles, LLC (FOCO) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, including products ranging from collectibles and novelty items to promotional memorabilia. With all the major sports licenses at our fingertips, along with a powerful infrastructure and broad variety of products, our company is reaching new heights every day. The success of FOCO’s expansion is directly related to our ability to bring fresh designs and manufacturing techniques to categories in need of innovation. We are constantly searching for dedicated and driven professionals to join and help grow our team!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced On-Site Photo Retoucher and Photographer to join our creative team. As a on-site retoucher / photographer, you will collaborate closely with our marketing team, photographers, and creative team to enhance and edit images for our brand. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the highest quality of imagery that aligns with FOCO's brand standards and aesthetic vision.

Responsibilities:

• Image Retouching: Utilize your expertise in post-production techniques to edit and retouch images on-site, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards and client expectations
• Collaborative Workflow: Work closely with photographers, stylists, and creative directors to understand the project requirements and make necessary adjustments to achieve the desired outcome
• Real-Time Feedback: Provide real-time feedback and suggestions during photoshoots to ensure optimal lighting, composition, and overall visual impact of the images
• Quality Control: Maintain consistency and accuracy in image editing and retouching processes to uphold the integrity of the brand and meet project deadlines
• Client Collaboration: Communicate effectively with clients to understand their unique requirements and preferences, incorporating their feedback into the editing process as needed
• Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with the latest retouching techniques, software, and industry trends to continually improve the quality of our output

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a professional retoucher, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality image editing and retouching skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant image editing software.
• Strong understanding on templating a product in Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of templating, color grading, skin retouching, and other retouching techniques specific to beauty and fashion photography
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in editing style and quality
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with photographers, stylists, and clients
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project requirements and client feedback