Retoucher
We are searching for a skilled beauty photo retoucher to join our in-house content team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for retouching photos of products and models to ensure they are accurate in design and color, visually appealing, high-quality, and aligned with brand standards. The photo retoucher will work closely with content and design teams to deliver images that accurately reflect product details and campaign deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- The right candidate will possess a strong still life and beauty portfolio and be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of clipping, comping & color matching as a part of a retouching test before employment. Including niche retouching with skin for on-model portraits.
- Comp multi-part elements with high levels of skill and deep understanding of lighting, scale, perspective, focus, realism, color balancing, and grain structure.
- Use editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to manipulate images, including but not limited to: Color correction, beauty retouching (must be expert retoucher for macro shots of skin, eyes, lips) adjusting lighting, silhouetting out a subject (isolating from a background), adding/removing shadows, compositing images-or parts of images-together to create one cohesive asset, enhancing overall visual appeal, retouch product images using photos of comp components and fills (pans, press, liquid, swatches etc).
- Work closely with the content and design teams to ensure all images meet their requirements and accurately reflect the brand and product goals.
- Ensure timely delivery of edited images, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Utilize a light box, in person when necessary, for true color perception and accuracy in the editing process.
- Crop & Size images correctly for multiple use options including high resolution printing and web.
- Organize, rename, and resize image files properly into a variety of internal servers, Dropbox and more.
- Maintain a strong understanding of current photo retouching trends and techniques to keep up with industry standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Photography, Graphic Design, or related field.
- 5+ years of retouching experience with a Beauty Brand, Agency, Post House or similar
- Proven experience, with a portfolio of retouched images to showcase.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and CaptureOne Pro.
- Convert images to CMYK ad needed, review proofs with directors
- Retouch images for Print (CMYK) and Digital (RGB) use
- Help maintain the image archive in our content repository
- Experience with Cinema4D, blender or other 3D programs is a plus..
- A keen eye for detail, with the ability to identify and fix imperfections in photos without over correcting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with the beauty industry and trends is a plus.
Our Perks:
- Salary range: $70,000-85,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
- Hybrid work policy
- Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
- Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
