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Stay current with retouching techniques, software, and industry trends. * Exercise professional ... Experience with digital photography and video capture workflows. * Ability to direct models and ...

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Photo Retoucher

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

We are seeking a Retoucher to join our Marketing team on a part-time basis, responsible for ... Collaborate cross-functionally with the Marketing, E-commerce & Digital, Sales, and Photography ...

An A portfolio in digital graphic design with photo retouching and manipulation examples * Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator Photoshop Indesign Acrobat Bridge * Thorough understanding ...

We're seeking a detail-oriented Photo Editor with a strong eye for color, composition, and quality ... Stay current on evolving AI editing technologies, retouching techniques, and digital production ...

Digital Content Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

This role also owns the strategic definition of digital photo and film production needs, ensuring ... Own retouching direction, asset delivery, and creative quality control. * Adapt assets efficiently ...

Photo Editor

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

We're seeking a detail-oriented Photo Editor with a strong eye for color, composition, and quality ... Stay current on evolving AI editing technologies, retouching techniques, and digital production ...

Digital Content Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

This role also owns the strategic definition of digital photo and film production needs, ensuring ... Own retouching direction, asset delivery, and creative quality control. * Adapt assets efficiently ...

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How much do digital photo retouching jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital photo retouching in the United States is $26.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Digital Photo Retoucher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Digital Photo Retoucher, you need a solid understanding of color theory, image composition, and advanced photo editing skills, often supported by a portfolio showcasing your work. Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other image manipulation software is typically required, and certifications in these tools can be beneficial. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills help set you apart when collaborating with photographers and clients. These skills and qualities are essential to deliver high-quality, visually appealing images that meet client specifications and industry standards.

What are some common challenges digital photo retouchers face when collaborating with photographers and clients?

Digital photo retouchers often encounter challenges in interpreting and balancing the creative vision of both photographers and clients. Effective communication is key to understanding style preferences, desired edits, and specific instructions. Additionally, retouchers must manage expectations regarding turnaround times and revisions while maintaining high-quality results. Being adaptable and open to feedback helps ensure smooth collaboration and satisfaction for all parties involved.

What is digital photo retouching?

Digital photo retouching is the process of enhancing or correcting photographs using specialized software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. This can involve removing blemishes, adjusting colors, improving lighting, and refining details to create a polished final image. Retouching is commonly used in fashion, advertising, portrait, and product photography to achieve a desired look or correct imperfections. Skilled retouchers combine technical expertise with an artistic eye to ensure images appear natural and visually appealing. The goal is to enhance the photo while maintaining its authenticity.

What is the difference between Digital Photo Retouching vs Photo Editing?

AspectDigital Photo RetouchingPhoto Editing
Primary FocusRefining and enhancing details, skin smoothing, blemish removalAdjusting overall image elements like brightness, contrast, cropping
Skills & ToolsAdvanced retouching software (e.g., Photoshop), detailed techniquesBasic to intermediate editing tools, color correction
Work EnvironmentPhotography studios, fashion, commercial shootsMedia, advertising, personal projects
Common UsageFashion, beauty, commercial photographyGeneral image enhancement, social media, personal photos

Digital Photo Retouching and Photo Editing share overlapping skills but differ mainly in depth and focus. Retouching emphasizes detailed enhancements like skin smoothing and blemish removal, often used in fashion and commercial photography. Photo Editing involves broader adjustments to improve overall image quality. Both roles require proficiency in editing software, but retouching demands more specialized techniques.

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Infographic showing various Digital Photo Retouching job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $54,688 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Photo Retoucher, Color Correction Specialist

Photo Retoucher, Color Correction Specialist

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

ABOUT US

Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online- powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand's name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Post-Production Manager, the Photo Retoucher / Color Correction Specialist is responsible for editing a high volume of eCommerce and creative images captured daily in our photo studio and on location. You will retouch complex and demanding eCommerce and editorial
fashion campaign photography, with a strong focus on managing color-related tasks across projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping the company exceed customer expectations and ensure products are represented accurately. As a color specialist, you will also ensure color accuracy and consistency across digital and print media, perform advanced color swapping, balance tones, and maintain calibrated workflows in collaboration with photographers and production teams. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of colortheory, and adherence to best practices in post-production color management.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Coordinate, track the retouching and color management across multiple high-volume  streams of images  
  • Manipulate, adjust, and swap colors on products while maintaining natural texture,  shadows, and lighting integrity  
  • Create multiple color variants of a single product image as needed for product lines or  promotional use  
  • Match product images to physical color samples and style guides to ensure visual  consistency across channels  
  • Name, organize, and maintain digital asset file structures  
  • Ensure color consistency across all image assets  
  • Ensure on-schedule delivery of all assets in accordance with production calendars and  daily / weekly deadlines  
  • Perform quality assurance on all images  
  • Responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlines  
  • Maintain communication between key stakeholders throughout the color process  including retouching team, photo publishers, Post-Production Manager, photographers,  buyers and sample team  
  • Demonstrate initiative and contribute ideas to continuously improve the overall color  correction process  

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

  • Two or more years of experience as a Photo Retoucher in a studio environment, ideally  within the fashion eCommerce industry  
  • Proven experience in photo retouching and color manipulation, supported by a strong  portfolio with before-and-after examples 
  • Strong knowledge of color theory, with the ability to perform color corrections,  adjustments, and creative color grading to enhance product imagery  
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop  Detail oriented, organized, and methodical approach to retouching  
  • Enthusiasm for exploring new techniques and improving existing workflows  Knowledge of studio photography and lighting practices, including familiarity with  photographic vocabulary and terminology  
  • Ability to engage in detailed, technical discussions about the properties of an image  Passion for teamwork and collaboration  
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback  
  • BA degree in Photography or equivalent professional experience  
  • Fluency in English; additional language(s) are an asset 
  • Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core business hours | Onsite 

BENEFITS

  • New State-of-the-art HQ located in Beverly Hills
  • Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
  • Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
  • Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
  • Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
  • Summer Fridays Early Departure
  • Team bonding events and programs
  • Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.