Retoucher [AQ-20662]

Aquent; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with company match

Free online training via Aquent GymnaS

Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading premium retail brand to craft best-in-class imagery for high-volume e-commerce and catalog projects. You will retouch, color-correct, and composite images to uphold elevated brand standards, while collaborating with creative and production teams to meet tight deadlines.

The role focuses on producing flawless visuals, maintaining brand aesthetics, and thriving in a production-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional retouching experience in e-commerce, retail, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showing before-and-after retouching work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; familiarity with Bridge and the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent color vision and aesthetic aligned with premium brand standards.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with exceptional quality.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and precision.
• Collaborative team player, able to take direction and implement feedback quickly.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and tight timelines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-end image retouching across product, lifestyle, and marketing imagery.
• Execute precise color correction and color matching to maintain brand consistency.
• Conduct image reconstruction and compositing to realize complex concepts.
• Prepare and submit images for review, incorporating feedback from teams.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Retouching

Portfolio

Photoshop

Color correction

Deadlines

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Feedback adaptation

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Bridge

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign (bonus)

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading premium retail brand, renowned for its commitment to exceptional design and unparalleled quality. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on a brand that defines luxury and aesthetic excellence. You will play a crucial role in maintaining their elevated visual standards across all customer touchpoints, directly influencing how customers perceive and engage with the brand’s offerings by crafting best-in-class imagery and thriving in a production-driven environment.

About The Opportunity

As a pivotal member of the creative team, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of a premium retail brand, ensuring every image reflects its commitment to quality and sophisticated design. This role offers the chance to apply your artistic eye and technical expertise to high-volume e-commerce and catalog photography. You will contribute to key projects by delivering flawless, consistent, and visually stunning imagery that elevates the brand’s presence in the market, directly impacting customer engagement and brand perception.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-end image retouching across product, lifestyle, and marketing imagery, ensuring every detail meets elevated brand standards.
• Execute precise color correction and color matching to maintain brand consistency across all visual assets.
• Conduct detailed image reconstruction and compositing work, bringing complex visual concepts to life.
• Prepare and submit images for review, efficiently incorporating feedback from creative and production teams.
• Collaborate closely with creative and production teams to meet demanding deadlines and uphold the highest quality expectations.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional retouching experience in e-commerce, retail, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing compelling before-and-after retouching work that demonstrates your skill and artistic vision.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; familiarity with Bridge and the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent color vision and a refined aesthetic aligned with premium brand standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and precision.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude, eager to contribute to a creative environment.
• Able to take direction and implement feedback quickly and effectively.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight timelines without compromising on quality.

Bonus Points

• A background in fine art, photography, illustration, or a related discipline.
• Experience with print production workflows.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.

Other Details

• Equipment will be provided.
• A paid retouching test is required as part of the interview process.
• Must be available for occasional weekend work and overtime as needed to support production schedules.
• This is an initial 1-month contract with strong potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

About Aquent

Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.