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We Are Social

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

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

Freelance Senior Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

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

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

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

Freelance Senior Designer

Miami, FL · Remote

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

Freelance Senior Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

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

Freelance Senior Designer

Miami, FL

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 ...

Weissman

Freelance Production Artist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

JOB TITLE Freelance Production Artist LOCATION St. Louis, Missouri (On-Site) ENGAGEMENT TYPE 1099 ... Apply brand guidelines consistently across all creative outputs * Assist Retoucher with updates to ...

Gap, Inc.

Sr. Stylist, Visual Direction

Oakland, CA · On-site

... retouching needs to support accurate planning and meet deliverables. • Build and maintain style guides, decks, and documentation for both internal teams and freelancers. • Support product walk ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

Enhance outputs through compositing, retouching, color grading, VFX, and finishing workflows ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

New York, NY

$500 - $800/day

Enhance outputs through compositing, retouching, color grading, VFX, and finishing workflows ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

Enhance outputs through compositing, retouching, color grading, VFX, and finishing workflows ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

WITHIN

Senior Creative Lead (Freelancer)

New York, NY · On-site

$22 - $95/hr

Retouching: Photo retouching a plus * Styling & Set/Prop Design: Experience with wardrobe selection ... As this is a freelancer role, hours can fluctuate weekly. About WITHIN WITHIN is the world's first ...

WITHIN

Senior Creative Lead (Freelancer)

New York, NY · On-site

$22 - $95/hr

Retouching: Photo retouching a plus * Styling & Set/Prop Design: Experience with wardrobe selection ... As this is a freelancer role, hours can fluctuate weekly. About WITHIN WITHIN is the world's first ...

Solomon Page

Photo Editing Coordinator

Burbank, CA · On-site

$28.88 - $33.33/hr

Other key aspects of the job are the retouching, reformatting, exposure and color correction of ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

True Religion

Studio & Sample Coordinator

El Segundo, CA · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/hr

This role owns sample management, pre-production coordination, and retouching workflow tracking ... Support the Studio Producer with logistics, scheduling, vendor coordination, freelance crew support ...

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How much do freelance retoucher jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 60% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 38% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,055 per year, or $31.8 per hour.

Freelance Senior Designer

We Are Social

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is responsible for being a strategic visual powerhouse and mentor within the team. You bridge the gap between high-level client strategy and flawless creative execution, crafting nuanced, sophisticated visual stories that solve complex business challenges. Most importantly, the work you create demonstrates your strong social media craft and gets people talking.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what's trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald's, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
  • We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on AUX
  • Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
  • You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it's how we learn)
  • From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference
  • Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked)

YOU ARE
  • A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
  • Not interested in just following trends - you want to create them
  • A self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you'll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you'll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world's leading brands.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Contribute strategically to large-scale campaigns, ensuring that every design choice is nuanced, sophisticated, and aligned with long-term brand goals
  • Present creative ideas directly to clients with confidence; decode ambiguous client feedback into actionable, high-priority tasks for the broader creative team
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining extreme focus and quality under the pressure of shifting requirements
  • Confidently defend sophisticated design choices to senior leadership while navigating constraints like budget, evolving scopes, and brand integrity
  • Identify trends and opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands
  • Create a wide range of content, from photography to videography, design, and platform tools that always suits the client, moment and idea
  • Ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about
  • Ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform
  • Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry
  • Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution, helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life
  • Identify and propose innovative brand activations using generative AI, transforming emerging tech capabilities into tangible creative opportunities for clients
  • Leverage tools to develop production ready visual concepts and storyboards for major pitches and client presentations
  • Utilize Gemini for Google Slides to transform creative briefs into compelling, professionally designed presentation decks rapidly

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a design, motion, or editing role, with a portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content best practices and channels
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment, and managing multiple projects at a time
  • Expert-level mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite and advanced knowledge of motion/video workflows
  • Comfortable collaborating across departments, build relationships and navigate team dynamics

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