Freelance Photo Retoucher (Full-Time, On-Site) (Mahwah, In-Office Only)

We’re looking for a skilled, detail-oriented Photo Retoucher to join our in-house team full-time on a freelance basis. This is an on-site role at our Mahwah, NJ office, so only candidates within commuting distance will be considered. In this role, you’ll retouch high-impact product imagery featured across major retailers and digital platforms. You’ll work closely with our fast-paced creative team, where your precision and polish will directly shape how our brand is seen. If you’re efficient, collaborative, and take pride in clean visual execution, you’ll thrive here. The right candidate has a sharp eye for color and composition, strong technical skills, and works well under direction. You should be organized, responsive to feedback, and consistent in delivering brand-aligned assets. If the partnership proves successful, there may be an opportunity for long-term employment. Key Responsibilities • Retouch product imagery: remove dust, correct inaccuracies, clean up backgrounds • Apply compositing, silo paths, perspective adjustments, lighting and shadow refinement • Ensure color accuracy using physical samples or reference materials • Align multiple image angles for cohesive image sets • Perform image quality checks before submission • Collaborate with the Director of Photo to maintain brand consistency • Execute quick and accurate file adjustments as needed • Maintain organized assets and structured file naming • Understand output requirements for both digital and print (RGB vs. CMYK) • Deliver high-quality, production-ready images Skills and Proficiencies • Minimum 4 years of professional retouching experience • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One • Expert-level retouching, editing, and color correction • Strong knowledge of non-destructive workflows, smart objects/filters • Skilled in masking, blending, and Dodge & Burn techniques • Understanding of photographic lighting and visual composition • Experience with tethered Capture One workflows and color profiling • Excellent color vision and attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Highly organized with strong time management • Receptive to feedback and fast-paced iteration • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Generative Fill, Luminar AI, Runway ML) • Experience with complex multi-image compositing • Adherence to structured asset organization and file naming • Awareness of automation opportunities and AI-assisted workflows TO APPLY: Please submit a portfolio showcasing relevant retouching work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.