Remote Commercial Photo Retoucher for Premium Imagery

Aquent; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a skilled Commercial Photo Retoucher to deliver high-end product retouching, image cleanup, masking, and color correction for commercial imagery. The role emphasizes accurate product colors, natural textures, and strong attention to detail, with remote work for the remainder of the month and potential extension.

The position requires expertise in background reconstruction, precise masking for component parts, and maintaining organized layered files.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in commercial photo retouching and product photography.
• Strong skills in image cleanup, object removal, and background reconstruction.
• Advanced masking and selection for detailed product components.
• Expertise in color correction and accurate color matching to references.
• Ability to maintain realistic textures, lighting, and product dimensionality.

Responsibilities

• Retouch product and model photography to achieve a high-end commercial finish.
• Remove dust, scratches, wrinkles, and distracting imperfections.
• Remove background lights, flats, and other unwanted elements from shoots.
• Extend, reconstruct, and clean backgrounds as needed.
• Retouch bags and product details while preserving texture and dimensionality.
• Create precise, clean masks for logos, hardware, straps, and color sections.
• Color-correct products to match supplied references while preserving lighting.
• Maintain organized, labeled layered files with masks intact.

Skills

Commercial retouching

Image cleanup

Masking & selection

Color correction

Background reconstruction

Detail-oriented

Job description

Aquent is seeking a skilled Commercial Photo Retoucher to deliver high-end product retouching, image cleanup, masking, and color correction for commercial imagery. The role emphasizes accurate product colors, natural textures, and strong attention to detail, with remote work for the remainder of the month and potential extension.

The position requires expertise in background reconstruction, precise masking for component parts, and maintaining organized layered files.