Senior Photo Retoucher

New York or Nowhere; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

New York or Nowhere is seeking an experienced In-House Senior Photo Retoucher to lead the retouching of ecommerce, product, and lifestyle imagery. This role ensures brand standards from raw capture to final delivery and collaborates with our Creative Team.

You will manage external partners, apply AI-powered editing tools, and support on-set operations when needed, delivering campaign-ready assets on tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional retouching experience (fashion, lifestyle or product)
• Strong proficiency in color theory, lighting, and fabric rendering
• Experience with AI-powered image editing and generation tools
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Execute high-end retouching and editing across ecommerce, campaigns, social and marketing channels
• Serve as primary liaison with external retouching partners and manage feedback
• Ensure timely delivery of assets and maintain organized delivery workflows
• Integrate AI tools into post-production while preserving brand integrity
• Provide on-set support to the Photography Team as needed
• Uphold image standards and document internal processes

Skills

Retouching expertise

AI-powered editing

Color theory

Organizational workflow

Tools

Adobe Suite

Capture One

Job description

New York or Nowhere is seeking an experienced In-House Senior Photo Retoucher to join our team and lead the retouching and editing of eCommerce, product, and lifestyle imagery. This role focuses on transforming raw photography into polished, consistent, campaign-ready assets across all channels, with an emphasis on eCommerce product photography, product flat lays, eCommerce on-model images, and select creative and editorial photography.

As the owner of all final imagery, this person is responsible for ensuring every image meets our brand standards from raw capture through final delivery. They will also be the main point of contact for our external retouching partners, managing handoffs, giving clear feedback, and holding partner work to the same quality and consistency standards as in-house work.

Reporting to the Director of Creative Production, this role will partner closely with our In-House Photographer, Production Team, and Creative Team to deliver high-quality, on-brand imagery. The role will also support the Photography Team with on-set operations when needed.

The ideal candidate is technically precise and fluent in both traditional retouching techniques and the latest AI-powered image tools. You know how to elevate imagery while preserving authenticity, product integrity, and brand standards. You’re highly organized and can manage multiple deadlines across in-house and partner workstreams, keeping every launch on schedule without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute High-End Retouching and Editing : Retouch and edit photo assets across e-commerce, campaigns, social, and marketing channels. Perfect color accuracy, skin and fabric work, garment shape, compositing, background cleanup, shadow/reflection refinement, and fit consistency
• Primary Retouching Liaison: Act as the primary liaison with external retouching partners, owning the submission of images, timeline communication, and delivery of feedback on to ensure product accuracy and consistency
• Timely Delivery of Assets : Collaborate with the Director of Creative Production, In-House Photographer, and Production Team to deliver assets on time, with the ability to manage a high-volume of images in a fast-paced environment, often times with multiple deadlines. Ensures final images are organized and delivered to standards.
• AI-Enhanced Editing & Image Generation: Integrate AI solutions into post-production workflows while maintaining premium, on-brand output. Evaluate and test new AI platforms to improve efficiency and creative flexibility
• Photography Support: Provide on-set support to Photography Team when needed, including lighting setup, equipment management, and oversight of digital tech
• Uphold Processes and Documentation: Maintain and evolve image standards and best practices across content. Ensure all assets are organized, documented, and delivered according to internal workflows and production timeline

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional retouching experience (in-house or freelance), preferably in fashion, lifestyle, or product photography
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Suite, familiarity with Capture One
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and fabric rendering
• Demonstrated experience with AI-powered image editing and generation tools
• Advanced compositing and manipulation skills
• Ability to balance speed with meticulous attention to detail, with a strong commitment to delivering polished, high-quality imagery
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to creatively problem-solve and adapt to changing needs
• Ability to operate effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment, including responding to last-minute requests and shifting priorities
• Highly organized and process-oriented, with strong attention to workflows, asset management, and documentation
• Positive, collaborative team player with a proactive and professional attitude
• Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms is a plus
• Experience in product photography and knowledge of lighting and equipment is a plus