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Senior Retoucher

New York, NY · On-site

$81K - $91K/yr

Collaborative You have... * 5+ years of experience as a retoucher in-house or as a freelancer * Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Capture One * Familiarity with DAM platforms such as Bynder ...

Collaborative You have... * 5+ years of experience as a retoucher in-house or as a freelancer * Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Capture One * Familiarity with DAM platforms such as Bynder ...

Freelance Studio Photographer

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$60.25 - $68.25/hr

Freelance / Project-Based with consistent weekly work anticipated Compensation: Hourly freelance ... Perform light retouching and image cleanup to deliver production-ready selects * Organize and ...

As a Freelance Graphic Designer with the Likeable creative team, you'll leverage your design and ... You're fiercely creative, with an eye that can tackle everything from a small retouch to a large ...

Local Freelance Photographer

Fargo, ND · On-site

$61.50 - $69.75/hr

We are seeking a talented and creative Freelance Photographer to join our team and capture high ... Edit and retouch images to deliver professional-quality final products within agreed timelines.

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell ...

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How much do freelance retoucher jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance retoucher in the United States is $31.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Retoucher job?

A Freelance Retoucher is a professional who enhances and edits images for clients on a project or contract basis. They work with photographers, brands, and agencies to improve photos by adjusting colors, removing imperfections, and refining visual details. Using software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, they ensure images meet the desired aesthetic and quality standards. Freelance Retouchers manage their own schedules, set rates, and collaborate remotely or in-person depending on client needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Retoucher position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Retoucher, you need strong expertise in photo editing, color correction, and image manipulation, supported by a portfolio showcasing your technical ability. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and sometimes Capture One is essential, and certifications in these tools can be advantageous. Excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail set standout professionals apart in this field. These skills are important because they ensure high-quality results, meet client expectations, and help maintain long-term client relationships in a competitive market.

What are some common challenges faced by Freelance Retouchers, and how can they be overcome?

Freelance Retouchers often face challenges such as managing fluctuating workloads, meeting tight deadlines, and interpreting varied client feedback. Success in this role requires excellent organizational skills to balance multiple projects, as well as clear and proactive communication to clarify client expectations early in the process. Building a strong client base can also take time, so networking and consistently delivering high-quality work are key. Many retouchers use project management tools and maintain organized portfolios to help streamline their workflow and demonstrate their expertise. By developing these strategies, freelance retouchers can increase their efficiency, reputation, and opportunities for repeat business.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Retoucher job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 2% Temporary, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 4% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 91% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,055 per year, or $31.8 per hour.
(Freelance) Photo Retoucher

(Freelance) Photo Retoucher

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Fashion Nova rating

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 Freelance Photo Retoucher is responsible for editing a high volume of eCommerce product images, shot daily in our photo studio. You will oversee retouching complex and demanding editorial fashion campaign photography. Your expertise will be instrumental in the company exceeding the expectations of our customers and ensure our products are represented accurately. As a color specialist, you will also be responsible for ensuring color accuracy and consistency across digital and print media, performing advanced color swapping, balancing tones, and maintaining calibrated workflows in collaboration with photographers and production teams. An eye for detail, deep understanding of color theory, and 
proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Retouch and upload product photography 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 for  visual consistency across channels.
  • Name and maintain digital asset file|structure organization
  • Crop digital photographic images|maintain file size specification guidelines
  • Ensure color consistency between image assets
  • Upload assets to servers in accordance with calendars
  • Strong color correction skills, matching images from different cameras
  • Perform quality assurance on all images
  • Responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlines
  • Ability to receive creative direction from the Director, Art and the Director, Creative Services, and make amends where necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative and ideas to constantly improve the service of the photography team

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Two plus years of experience as a Photo Retoucher in a studio environment, ideally in the Fashion eCommerce industry
  • Proven experience in photo retouching and color manipulation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating 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.
  • Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop
  • Detail oriented, organized, and methodical approach to retouching
  • Enthusiasm for exploring new techniques and ideas in pursuit of improving existing workflow
  • Knowledge of studio photography and lighting practices, as well as photographic vocabulary and terms.
  • Able to have a detail-oriented dialogue about the properties of a given image.
  • Passionate about teamwork and team building
  • Willingness to embrace giving and receiving critical feedback
  • BA degree in Photography or equivalent work experience
  • English, additional language(s) an advantage
  • 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.