Photo Retoucher - Fashion

The Global Talent Co.; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global e-commerce company is seeking a Photo Retoucher to refine and elevate their fashion images. This remote role focuses on high-quality retouching and color grading in collaboration with photographers and content teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, is proficient in Capture One Pro and Adobe Photoshop, and can meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive remote work culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a photo retoucher.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with AI retouching tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-end retouching of fashion images.
• Apply refined and cohesive color grading.
• Manage raw files and organize shoot sessions.

Skills

Expert proficiency in Capture One Pro

Advanced Adobe Photoshop

Proven expertise in color grading

Strong communication skills

Tools

Capture One Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Photo Retoucher - Fashion Full-time, Remote (aligned to CET)

About Us At The Global Talent Co., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25,+ like-minded marketing professionals.

About the Company You will be joining a fast-growing global e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products.

With a strong focus on creativity, technology, and personalization, their teams work at the intersection of design and innovation to deliver high-quality experiences to customers worldwide.

The company fosters a collaborative environment where creativity, precision, and attention to detail are highly valued.

The Role As a Retoucher, you will play a key role in refining and elevating the visual identity of the brand.

You will retouch, color grade, and prepare high-quality fashion imagery to align with creative and brand standards.

Working closely with photographers, art directors, and content teams, you will ensure consistency and quality across collections while balancing creativity with efficiency in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-end retouching of fashion images with accuracy and consistency, including skin cleanup, garment correction, and background cleanup while maintaining a natural, non-destructive look.

Apply refined and cohesive color grading in alignment with brand and seasonal guidelines, ensuring tonal harmony across collections.

Manage raw files, apply initial corrections, and organize shoot sessions using Capture One Pro; collaborate closely with photographers on set and off.

Utilize AI-based retouching and masking tools to streamline workflows without compromising quality or creative intent.

Maintain image quality across high volumes with minimal supervision, including batch retouching and versioning.

Collaborate with stylists, art directors, photographers, and content teams to ensure visual output meets creative standards and campaign objectives.

Organize and archive final files appropriately, ensuring compliance with internal naming conventions and file management systems.

Ideal Candidate

3+ years of professional experience as a photo retoucher in fashion, editorial, or high-end e-commerce environments.

Expert proficiency in Capture One Pro for RAW image processing.

Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills including layer-based editing, masking, frequency separation, and compositing.

Proven expertise in color grading with strong visual sensibility for fashion tones and editorial aesthetics.

Experience with AI retouching tools and workflows.

Excellent eye for detail and commitment to upholding brand style guidelines.

Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.

Join Our Team

Be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your creativity and technical skills can make a real impact.

We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive remote work culture.

Apply now and take the next step in your career.

At The Global Talent Co., our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent.

We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.