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Artist/ Typography Designer

Vernon, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

The Artist/ Typography Designer will work closely with the Art Director to create original ... Perform photo retouching, color correction, and recoloring * Manipulate, resize, and prepare images ...

Ramoneda Photography

Lakeland Makeup Artist

Orlando, FL · On-site

$100/hr

Makeup artist travels to locations, assists photographers, and does retouches. Must be willing to travel. Job details: * Makeup and hair artist needed for quince photo sessions. * Must have past ...

Freshine Product Inc

Graphic Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Photo Retouching & Image Production · Retouch product photography, lifestyle imagery, campaign ... Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related ...

Freshine Product Inc

Graphic Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Photo Retouching & Image Production • Retouch product photography, lifestyle imagery, campaign ... Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related ...

Freshine Product Inc

Graphic Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Photo Retouching & Image Production Retouch product photography, lifestyle imagery, campaign ... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field. 3-5+ years ...

Hasana, Inc.

Retouch Internship

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Arts related degree Strong retouching skills Proven experience retouching product photography and creative editorial images Previous experience working within a digital photographic studio Strong ...

Jazwares

Photographer

Bristol, PA · On-site

$26.63 - $37.26/hr

Strong photo retouching and color correction skills * Highly organized with excellent attention to ... Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Media Production, or a related field is a ...

Jazwares

Photographer

Bristol, PA

$55K - $77K/yr

Strong photo retouching and color correction skills * Highly organized with excellent attention to ... Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Media Production, or a related field is a ...

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How much do photo retouching artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for photo retouching artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a photo retouching artist?

Photo Retouching Artists are professionals who enhance and modify images using specialized software to improve their overall appearance. They work with photos to correct color, remove blemishes, adjust lighting, and sometimes manipulate backgrounds or subjects to achieve a desired look. Their skills are often used in fashion, advertising, publishing, and portrait photography to ensure that images meet high-quality standards. Mastery of software like Adobe Photoshop is essential for this role, as is a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a photo retouching artist?

To thrive as a Photo Retouching Artist, you need expertise in digital image editing, color correction, and a keen eye for detail, often supported by relevant art or photography coursework. Mastery of software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and familiarity with graphic tablets are typically required. Creativity, time management, and strong communication skills help you interpret client briefs and deliver high-quality results efficiently. These skills are crucial to producing visually appealing images that meet client standards and industry expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by photo retouching artists when working with clients, and how can they be managed?

Photo Retouching Artists often encounter challenges such as managing client expectations regarding image changes, balancing artistic vision with client feedback, and meeting tight deadlines for high-volume projects. Clear and proactive communication is essential—clarifying project requirements and providing progress updates can help prevent misunderstandings. Additionally, staying organized through version control and adhering to consistent workflows ensures both efficiency and quality, making it easier to address revisions and maintain client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Photo Retouching Artist vs Photo Editor?

AspectPhoto Retouching ArtistPhoto Editor
CredentialsOften requires proficiency in Photoshop, Lightroom, and retouching certificationsRequires similar skills, sometimes with additional knowledge of color correction and editing workflows
Work EnvironmentTypically works in studios, advertising agencies, or freelance settings focusing on image enhancementWorks in media, publishing, or digital platforms managing overall image selection and editing
Industry UsageCommonly employed in fashion, advertising, and commercial photographyUsed across media, publishing, and digital content creation

While both roles involve editing images, a Photo Retouching Artist specializes in detailed image enhancement and retouching, whereas a Photo Editor oversees the broader editing process, including selecting and organizing images. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus.

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Infographic showing various Photo Retouching Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,263 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

(Temporary) Photo Publisher

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA • On-site

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 12 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
As the temporary eCommerce Photo Publisher, you are responsible for the aesthetic, quality, and consistency of the website by uploading and publishing the proper photos from our studio photo shoots that enhance and sell our product daily. This role is a pivotal part of the company within the Studio Operations Division, as we are the last team to approve every photo that is published on our website.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work closely with Studio and Retouching teams to ensure that all items shot daily get selected, retouched, and uploaded to our website
  • Understand desires, needs, wants, experience, and expectations of our clients
  • Ensure final images selected from the photo shoots best showcase our brand and products
  • High performance and diligence is key when publishing every product being shot in the Studio, keeping in mind that the images will play a huge role in maximizing sales for each and every product
  • Collaborate with our Retouching team to ensure all images are being retouched according to our standards
  • Responsible for Publishing Editorial PDP Images for Campaign Launches
  • Communicating with Sample, Photography, and Styling teams about product issues such as color correcting, item descriptions, reshoots, and styling discrepancies that may arise
  • Collaborate with Merchandising and Creative teams when new collections are created, ensuring that all products go live at a specific time and that the proper photos are published as lead images
  • Responsible for working at the same consistent pace of the Studio
  • Use multiple platforms to upload images, publish products, and tracking styles being shot while hitting daily KPI goals

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
  • Experience in eCommerce or Studio environment is preferred
  • Knowledge of eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, and Netsuite is a huge plus
  • Knowledge of Creative Force platform is a huge plus
  • Interest in and experience with emerging AI tools and technologies a plus
  • Experience in the fashion industry and with selling consumer product online a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible and adaptable
  • Keen eye for details and understanding of retouching/editing photos, and styling
  • Ability to meet deadlines with little to no supervision
  • Proactive, self-efficiency, and very organized
  • Effective communication skills, written and verbal
  • High performing team player with leadership and problem solving skills
  • Open to receiving constructive feedback
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while shifting priorities
  • Experience in styling a plus
  • Knowledge of colors, patterns, and textures
  • Ability to follow and execute corporate visual merchandising standards
  • Knowledge of latest fashion trends and forecasting trends
  • BA|BS degree or equivalent working
  • 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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