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Hasana, Inc.

Retouch Internship

Chicago, IL

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. As a Retouch/Digital Artist Intern for Hasana, Inc. you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester. Our photographic production ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship retoucher in the United States is $15.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Internship Retoucher is an entry-level position where individuals learn and assist in editing and enhancing photographs and images, usually for commercial, fashion, or media purposes. This role typically involves using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to adjust colors, remove imperfections, and prepare images for publication or client review. Interns gain practical experience by working alongside professional retouchers and creative teams, helping them build portfolios and industry skills. This position is ideal for those interested in a career in digital imaging, photography, or graphic design.

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As an Internship Retoucher, you can expect to work closely with photographers, designers, and senior retouchers to enhance and finalize images for various projects. Your daily tasks may include basic photo editing, color correction, retouching blemishes, and preparing images for digital or print publication. Interns often assist with organizing digital assets, following brand guidelines, and learning industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. This role provides a great opportunity to build your technical skills, receive feedback from experienced professionals, and gain real-world experience in a collaborative creative environment.

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To thrive as an Internship Retoucher, you need a solid understanding of photo editing fundamentals, color correction, and attention to detail, often supported by coursework or a portfolio. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other industry-standard editing software is typically required. Strong time management, communication skills, and a collaborative attitude help you excel in fast-paced, creative teams. These competencies ensure that images meet quality standards and project deadlines, contributing to consistent visual branding and client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Internship Retoucher vs Photo Retoucher?

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CredentialsBasic photo editing skills, often in trainingAdvanced retouching skills, portfolio required
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, learning-focusedProfessional studio or freelance
Employer UsageEntry-level position for trainingFull-time or freelance retoucher for clients

The main difference between an Internship Retoucher and a Photo Retoucher is experience level and responsibility. An Internship Retoucher is typically a trainee gaining foundational skills, while a Photo Retoucher is a seasoned professional handling complex editing tasks. Internships serve as a stepping stone toward becoming a full-fledged Photo Retoucher.

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Retoucher Internship

Chicago, IL • On-site

The Aparecio Foundation, NFP
Non-Profits • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about The Aparecio Foundation, NFPexternal

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Hasana, Inc. is an accessible luxury brand. The spirit of the
collection features high-end men's and women's clothing and
accessories for timeless style. We provide custom, hand-made items ranging from contemporary to classic. Each item purchased directly benefits The Aparecio Foundation and women's education.
Hasana, Inc. is seeking talented students in the Chicago Loop area for a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the job training, mentorship and exposure to all aspects of the fashion industry.
Hasana, Inc. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community. 

Please note that these unpaid internships are located in the Chicago Loop.

Job Description

As a Retouch/Digital Artist Intern for Hasana, Inc. you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester. Our photographic production team is looking for interns with the ability to to retouch, crop and upload all digitally captured files to our website.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Retouch, crop and upload product photography images

Name and maintain digital asset file/structure organization

Retouch digital photographic images

Crop digital photographic images/maintain file size specification guidelines

Ensure colour consistency between image assets

Upload assets to web servers in accordance to calendars

Strong colour correction skills, matching images from different cameras

Perform quality assurance on all images

Responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlines

Retouching images for the Hasana, Inc. magazine

Ability to receive creative direction from Art Director and Photography and

Video Manager and make amends where necessary

Suggest ways and to constantly improve the service of the photography team

Proactive and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve the service of the photography team

Any other ad hoc duties within art department/editorial when required

  Knowledge of image formatting for variety of printings, large scale printing, web, etc. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

A passion for women's economic opportunities

Must be a full or parttime student and working toward a degree

Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 23 days a week for 3 months

Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously

Strong understanding of image constraints

Proven ability to work efficiently and producing a high turnover of images in stringent deadlines with extreme pressure and change

Proactive and able to take initiative

Excellent eye for detail

Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks

High technical proficiency in Macintosh OS and Photoshop

Pursuing a Visual Arts related degree

Strong retouching skills

Proven experience retouching product photography and creative editorial images

Previous experience working within a digital photographic studio

Strong understanding of colour correction

Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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