Photo Retoucher
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
The Role
KITSCH is seeking a Photo Retoucher who brings technical precision, speed, and a high personal standard to a high-volume product photography pipeline. This is not a role for someone who delivers files that are simply done — it is for someone who delivers files they are proud of. You will be responsible for retouching product images to brand standard every week, minimizing revision rounds through disciplined self-review, and contributing to a smooth, predictable post-production operation. If you have a sharp eye, a consistent output, and you thrive in a structured, accountable environment, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities
Image Output & Delivery
Core Competencies and Qualifications
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE...
KITSCH is seeking a Photo Retoucher who brings technical precision, speed, and a high personal standard to a high-volume product photography pipeline. This is not a role for someone who delivers files that are simply done — it is for someone who delivers files they are proud of. You will be responsible for retouching product images to brand standard every week, minimizing revision rounds through disciplined self-review, and contributing to a smooth, predictable post-production operation. If you have a sharp eye, a consistent output, and you thrive in a structured, accountable environment, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities
Image Output & Delivery
- Retouch and deliver a minimum of 20 on-brand product images per week meeting all department standards.
- Complete initial retouching within 4 business days of asset delivery — flag blockers immediately, do not wait.
- Ensure every delivered file meets the correct background color, shadow application, and standardized collection coloring without exception.
- Self-review every file before submission — approach your own work the way a reviewer would.
- Target 90% or more of images approved within 2 rounds of revision; treat anything beyond 2 rounds as a signal to identify and fix the root cause.
- Maintain a 98% or higher file accuracy rate on periodic audits across background, shadow, and coloring standards.
- Test and integrate at least 2 AI-supported retouching tools — such as background removal, color matching, or batch actions — into your workflow by end of Q2.
- The goal is measurable efficiency, not exploration: tools should be actively used, not just tested.
- Post your workload status in the designated Slack channel within 40 minutes of starting your shift, every day without exception.
- Flag any blocker or anticipated delay within 1 business day of identifying it — proactive communication protects the whole team.
- Any changes to your standard hours of 8am–4pm PST require pre-approval — flag in advance, not after the fact.
- Organize folders and file handoffs correctly — keep the pipeline clean without being asked.
- Contribute to a smooth post-production workflow by maintaining clear, consistent file naming and delivery practices.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in photo retouching with a focus on product or e-commerce photography.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high output volume — 20+ images per week — without sacrificing accuracy or brand consistency.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; familiarity with Lightroom or comparable tools a plus.
- Strong understanding of background removal, shadow application, color correction, and standardized collection coloring techniques.
- Disciplined self-reviewer — consistently catches errors before they reach the review stage.
- Experience with or demonstrated willingness to adopt AI-assisted retouching tools (background removal, batch color matching, etc.).
- Clear, proactive communicator — flags issues before deadlines, not after.
- Reliable and structured — works independently within defined hours and delivers consistently without supervision.
- Portfolio demonstrating clean, on-brand product retouching required.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE...
- Competitive Pay/Benefits
- A dynamic team
- Location: Remote
- An open mind for new ideas
- Growth…growth and some more growth!
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