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Spotlight Media

Local Freelance Photographer

Fargo, ND

$61.50 - $69.75/hr

Edit and retouch images to deliver professional-quality final products within agreed timelines ... Proficiency in photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc. * Excellent ...

Gap, Inc.

Sr. Stylist, Visual Direction

Oakland, CA · On-site

... freelancers. • Support product walk-throughs with clear interpretations of brand intent. Senior Stylist, Visual Direction • Act as a liaison between Styling, Photo, Retouching, and Brand to ...

WITHIN

Senior Creative Lead (Freelancer)

New York, NY

$22 - $95/hr

Photo retouching a plus * Styling & Set/Prop Design: Experience with wardrobe selection & curation ... 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

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

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for photo retoucher freelance 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 is a Photo Retoucher Freelance job?

A freelance photo retoucher edits and enhances images for clients on a contract or project basis. This work involves color correction, blemish removal, background adjustments, and other refinements to improve the overall quality of photos. Freelance retouchers often work with photographers, brands, and agencies to create polished visuals for marketing, editorial, or personal use. They typically use software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to achieve professional results while managing their own schedules and client relationships.

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

To thrive as a Photo Retoucher Freelance, you need strong proficiency in image editing, color correction, and a keen eye for detail, typically supported by a solid portfolio demonstrating previous work. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom is essential, while professional certifications in digital imaging can boost credibility. Excellent communication, time management, and client collaboration skills set standout freelancers apart. These skills are critical to consistently delivering high-quality, on-time results that satisfy diverse client needs in a competitive freelance market.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance photo retouchers?

Freelance photo retouchers often face challenges such as tight deadlines, managing multiple client expectations, and ensuring consistent quality across different projects. Staying updated with evolving software tools and industry trends is also important, as clients often expect the latest editing techniques. Additionally, freelancers must handle their own project management, client communications, and sometimes negotiate assignment scopes. While these challenges can seem daunting, they offer valuable opportunities to develop both creative and business skills critical for career growth.

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(Freelance) Photo Retoucher

(Freelance) Photo Retoucher

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 15 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.
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