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NFI Parts

Marketing Multimedia Specialist

Louisville, KY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Lead weekly marketing meetings with the ARBOC team. * Travel quarterly to ARBOC locations, or as ... Photo editing and retouching, Design and storytelling. * Strong collaboration with ability to work ...

NFI Group

Marketing Multimedia Specialist

Louisville, KY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Lead weekly marketing meetings with the ARBOC team. * Travel quarterly to ARBOC locations, or as ... Photo editing and retouching, Design and storytelling. * Strong collaboration with ability to work ...

Frette

Senior Graphic Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$71K - $97K/yr

The Senior Graphic Designer will lead the creative development and execution of high-impact visual ... Provide creative direction and oversight on photo retouching, compositing, video editing, and ...

Frette

Senior Graphic Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$71K - $97K/yr

The Senior Graphic Designer will lead the creative development and execution of high-impact visual ... Provide creative direction and oversight on photo retouching, compositing, video editing, and ...

1 Atelier

Graphic Design Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Design marketing collateral * Assist the photo retouching team with product asset creation ... and self-lead while completing tasks, is an excellent communicator and detail oriented, and is ...

Lands' End

Art Director - New York Studio

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

We are seeking an Art Director to lead the creative vision and on-set execution of photography and ... The Art Director will guide the look and feel of photo and video productions, including styling ...

Lands' End, Inc.

$100 - $125/hr

... to lead the creative vision and on‑set execution of photography and video content for our NY ... The Art Director will guide the look and feel of photo and video productions, including styling ...

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How much do lead photo retoucher jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead photo retoucher 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.

What does a lead photo retoucher do?

A Lead Photo Retoucher is responsible for enhancing, correcting, and perfecting images to meet high-quality standards. They oversee a team of retouchers, set workflows, and ensure consistency in style and branding. This role requires advanced skills in photo editing software, color correction, and compositing. Additionally, they collaborate with photographers, art directors, and clients to achieve the desired visual outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead photo retoucher?

To thrive as a Lead Photo Retoucher, you need advanced expertise in image editing, color correction, and retouching, typically supported by experience in commercial photography or design. Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and familiarity with digital asset management systems are crucial, and certification in Adobe Creative Suite can be advantageous. Strong attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and effective communication stand out as important soft skills for this position. These competencies enable you to deliver high-quality, client-ready images, manage retouching teams, and maintain consistent visual standards across projects.

What does a typical day look like for a lead photo retoucher, and how do they interact with other team members?

A typical day for a Lead Photo Retoucher involves reviewing raw images, executing advanced retouching techniques, quality checking peers’ work, and collaborating with photographers and art directors to ensure the final product matches creative briefs. You’ll often manage workflows, assign tasks to junior retouchers, and provide feedback to maintain a consistent look and feel across projects. Interaction with creative and production teams is common, so clear communication and teamwork are essential. This structure supports a high-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail and efficiency are highly valued.

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Infographic showing various Lead Photo Retoucher job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,561 per year, or $33.9 per hour.

Digital Photographer Volunteer/Intern for 100 Women in S.T.E.M. Program

Los Angeles, CA • 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 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Take digital product stills in the studio, ensuring proper lighting, exposure, and color consistency.

  • Prepare sets, set up lighting, check equipment, and maintain accurate shoot records.

  • Retouch, crop, upload, and organize digital images, ensuring quality and adherence to guidelines.

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 this is an unpaid internship.
Job Description

This is an upcoming photo shoot project consisting of two different looks to exhibit the power and sophistication of women working in S.T.E.M. industries (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). We want people to identify positively with educated, working women in these industries. 

As Digital Photographer Intern for Luxe Media. you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester. You will use have a strong sense for lighting and an eye for detail, thereby constantly improving the reader experience at Felixmag.co. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Working in the studio team alongside the stylists taking digital product stills for Felix Magazine.

Ensuring that all products are lit correctly, efficiently and creatively, in accordance with Luxe Media guidelines.

Producing high quality and consistently beautiful images, ensuring they are correctly exposed and colour consistent.

Accurately archiving images to be easily accessed by other Luxe Media departments.

Prepare sets, checking that all equipment is functioning, setting up appropriate lighting and keeping accurate daily shoot records.

Meeting daily and weekly deadlines to prepare for new website material.

Ability to work well within a team working well under pressure with a flexible attitude.

Responsible for care and upkeep of all studio equipment, props and supplies.

When needed Retouch / Crop / Upload Digital Images

Name and maintain digital asset file / structure organization

Retouch digital photographic images

Perform quality assurance on all images

Crop digital photographic images / maintain file size specification guidelines.

Ensure colour consistency between images.

Ad hoc duties


Qualifications

A passion for women's economic opportunities

Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree 

Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months

Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously 

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally

Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks

Previous experience in studio environment

Proven experience with digital cameras and lighting

High technical proficiency in PhotoShop, Capture One and networked computers

Strong understanding of colour correction

Strong understanding of image constraints

Ability to work well with a team

Detail oriented and creative

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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