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True Religion

Senior Studio Producer

El Segundo, CA · Hybrid

Oversee post-production delivery, tracking retouching workflows and ensuring all assets hit launch ... Deep understanding of photo and video production workflows * Experience with casting and talent ...

SanMar

Supervisor, Imaging

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Oversee and communicate resourcing needs, booking freelance imaging staff when needed. * Maintain ... photo manipulation, retouching and product silhouetting within the Mac OSX and PC environment

Bealls

Product Photographer - Flex

Bradenton, FL · On-site

... and retouching workflows. Work Schedule: • This is a flex-time position with hours scheduled ... Ideal for freelancers or professionals seeking part-time creative work. • Can work up to 29 hours ...

Trove Brands

Associate Art Director

Lehi, UT

Stills * Direct photography shoots and oversee visual composition, styling, and retouching ... Direct photographers, videographers, editors, and freelancers to ensure high-quality execution.

Trove Brands

Associate Art Director

Lehi, UT · On-site

... freelancers. * Provide clear creative direction and feedback to junior designers and creative ... Strong experience art directing photo and video shoots. * Ability to create shoot decks ...

tarte cosmetics

Director of Photography

New York, NY · On-site

Previous experience mentoring creative teams, freelancers, agencies, and external production partners. * Deep expertise in lighting, composition, color theory, retouching direction, and photographic ...

tarte cosmetics

Director of Photography

New York, NY

Previous experience mentoring creative teams, freelancers, agencies, and external production partners. * Deep expertise in lighting, composition, color theory, retouching direction, and photographic ...

tarte cosmetics

Director of Photography

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Aquent

Art Director (Haircare/Color)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$51.07 - $56.74/hr

Direct photo and video shoots from pre-production through casting, styling, lighting, and ... Direct and manage external partners, including photographers, stylists, freelancers, and production ...

Columbia University

Multimedia Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

Oversees photography and videography assignments, coordinating with campus and freelance ... Performs image retouching and video editing * Conduct archival photo research Other ...

Thuma

Producer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Manage handoffs to edit, retouch, color grading, sound mix, and motion graphics teams. * Plan ... freelance talent. * Own administrative tasks including digital file management, contract ...

Fashion Nova

Photographer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

... photo shoots * Abide by designated Fashion Nova brand photographic standard guides ... Coordinate with the Manager, Photography on selecting, uploading, retouching to maintain consistent ...

Thuma

Producer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Manage handoffs to edit, retouch, color grading, sound mix, and motion graphics teams. * Plan ... freelance talent. * Own administrative tasks including digital file management, contract ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance photo retouching in the United States is $33.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Freelance Photo Retoucher, you need a strong eye for detail, proficiency in digital imaging, and experience with photo editing, often supported by a portfolio of work. Expertise with industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and familiarity with color calibration tools is typically required. Creativity, time management, and effective communication with clients are crucial soft skills that set top retouchers apart. These abilities ensure high-quality, client-satisfying results delivered efficiently in a competitive freelance market.

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AspectFreelance Photo RetouchingFreelance Photo Editing
Skills RequiredAdvanced retouching, color correction, skin smoothingBasic adjustments, cropping, exposure correction
Tools UsedPhotoshop, Lightroom, specialized retouching softwareLightroom, Photoshop, basic editing tools
Work EnvironmentFreelance, studio, or on-locationFreelance, online or on-location
Industry UsageFashion, commercial, beauty photographyGeneral photography, personal projects

Freelance Photo Retouching involves detailed, high-end editing to enhance images, often for commercial or fashion clients. Freelance Photo Editing covers broader, less intensive adjustments suitable for various purposes. Both roles require proficiency in photo editing software, but retouching demands more specialized skills and attention to detail.

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What is freelance photo retouching?

Freelance photo retouching is the process of enhancing or correcting digital images on a contract or per-project basis, rather than as a full-time employee for a single company. Freelance photo retouchers use specialized software, such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, to improve image quality, adjust colors, remove blemishes, and make other edits according to client specifications. They often work with photographers, marketing agencies, or individuals who need their photos polished for professional or personal use. Working as a freelancer offers flexibility in choosing projects and setting your own schedule.
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Associate Director, Styling

American Eagle Outfitters

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 621 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description


Title: Associate Director, Styling
Reports To: Sr Creative Director
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
About Aerie
Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering the comfiest intimates, apparel, swim and accessories made to wear in and out. Aerie Real
stands for inclusivity and real representation. We celebrate our community by advocating for power, positivity and no retouching. Always &
forever REALTM.
Get to Know the Role:
The Associate Director of Styling is responsible for defining, evolving, and executing the overall styling identity across all touchpoints,
including e-commerce studio, editorial campaigns, social channels, marketing assets, and in person retail experiences. This role blends
exceptional creative taste with operational excellence, leading a team of in-house and freelance stylists. The ideal candidate will translate
brand strategy into compelling outfitting that drives customer engagement, brand loyalty, and commercial conversion.
This role is based in our Pittsburgh, PA office.
What You'll Do:
1. Creative Vision & Brand Identity
  • Lead the creation and story-telling of all seasonal outfitting for lifestyle campaigns
  • Establish, maintain, and continually evolve the styling guidelines and visual identity for the brand.
  • Translate high-level seasonal brand concepts, merchandising and marketing strategies into easy yet aspirational outfitting that inspires the customer conversion.
  • Oversee the styling for all major campaigns, lookbooks, e-commerce product imagery, video content, and social media channels.
  • Ensure absolute consistency in aesthetic, fit, and trend relevance across all styling teams and studio locations.
  • Be able to execute an exquisite level of fit integrity in order to maintain no retouching brand standards.

2. Team Leadership & Talent Management
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of full-time stylists, assistants, and coordinators.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and highly creative culture that encourages innovation and stays ahead of industry trends.

3. Studio Operations & Efficiency
  • Partner closely with Studio Operations, Production and Photographers to optimize workflow, ensuring high-volume e-commerce turnarounds meet strict deadlines without sacrificing aesthetic quality.
  • Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to ensure key products and seasonal trends are strategically prioritized and styled to maximize commercial impact.
  • Oversee at a high level and support the lab store styling team across all formats on the execution of key looks that maintain styling and merchandising big ideas and strategies.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work alongside Art Directors, Marketing Leads, and Digital teams to create cohesive multi-channel campaign looks for all seasonal marketing needs.
  • Interface with the Design and Merchandising teams to deeply understand product stories, fabrication, and intended fit, translating that knowledge seamlessly onto set.

5. KPI Contribution
  • Image Quality & Consistency: Adherence to brand guidelines across all digital and print assets. Fit is integral to the brand with high importance on no retouching standards and guidelines.
  • Studio Velocity: On-time delivery of styled assets in partnership with marketing teams, merchandising and photo studio operations.
  • Commercial Impact: Contribution to increased digital click-through rates (CTR), higher average order value (AOV), and reduced product return rates related to fit/styling representation.

What You Bring:
  • 8-10+ years of professional styling experience within e-commerce, retail, fashion media, or agency environments.
  • 3-5 years in a leadership role managing a team of stylists and creatives.
  • A diverse portfolio showcasing expertise in both high-volume e-commerce and elevated editorial/campaign styling.
  • Intuitive understanding of current market trends, luxury vs. commercial styling techniques, and digital/social consumer behavior.
  • Proven track record of managing and developing creative teams, navigating fast-paced environments, and giving constructive, clear
    visual feedback.

Perks: Why You'll Love it Here
  • Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
  • Summer Fridays (For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates): More time for the sun and the weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
  • Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
  • Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a blend of home-office focus and in-office collaboration.
  • In-Person Connection: While we love our digital tools, we love our people even more! To keep our culture thriving, in-person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and periodic quarterly meetups.
  • FOMO (Fun Office Moments Only) Events: Exciting company-wide events you won't want to miss!

Pay/Benefits Information:
  • Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
  • Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
  • Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
  • AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us
Get to Know AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.
Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO's brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.
At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed-inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO
We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

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