Retouching Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Overview

A typical day in this role may include reviewing and retouching photography, with a strong focus on color correction, image cleanup, and final image preparation. You will also organize and prepare files for delivery and upload to asset libraries, manage backups and archives, maintain studio equipment and inventory, and collaborate with Producers, Photographers, Videographers, and Editors on active projects. Depending on production needs, you may assist with shoot preparation, lighting and equipment setup, studio or on-location photography and video production, capture supporting content, or take on smaller assignments independently from production through post-production.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Own high-quality image finishing: Apply strong retouching, color correction, and image cleanup skills to deliver polished, accurate, and on-brand visual assets. 
• Support the full production lifecycle: Contribute from pre-production and shoot preparation through studio or on-location production, post-production, delivery, and archiving. 
• Create order from complex media workflows: Manage, organize, format, label, back up, and upload photo and video assets across multiple platforms and libraries. 
• Be a flexible production partner: Collaborate closely with Producers, Photographers, Videographers, and Editors while stepping in to support projects and smaller assignments where needed. 
• Grow technical and creative capabilities: Take advantage of hands-on opportunities to expand photography, videography, lighting, and post-production skills while making an immediate impact through strong retouching expertise. 

What You Bring: 

• Education: Technical degree, an Associate's degree and 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience.
• Work Experience: Relevant hands-on experience:  1-3 years of experience in photo retouching, photography, videography, or a related multimedia production environment. 
• Strong photo retouching and color skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with a strong eye for color, detail, consistency, and image quality. 
• Foundational production skills: Working knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, camera operation, and basic video editing, along with the ability to properly maintain and care for production equipment, including cleaning lenses, cameras, and other gear. 
• Asset and file management: Strong organizational skills and understanding of file formats, RAW workflows, file naming, backups, archiving, and asset management. 
• Collaborative and growth-oriented mindset: Ability to work effectively with Producers, Photographers, Videographers, and Editors, with a willingness to take direction, ask questions, adapt, and continue developing technical and creative skills. 

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits: We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $77,600 to $94,400 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation:Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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