Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Industrial Color
Job overview
The Senior Retoucher at Industrial Color is responsible for delivering high-end, editorial-quality, and high-volume e-commerce imagery, playing a key role in maintaining brand aesthetics and image consistency.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advanced retouching of fashion, beauty, and product photography, using techniques like frequency separation and AI-assisted tools, managing complex projects, mentoring junior retouchers, and ensuring quality control under tight deadlines.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $95,000 - $110,000 annually, with benefits including major medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts, with a hybrid work model requiring some onsite presence in Tribeca, NY.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Capture One, advanced retouching skills, strong color theory knowledge, experience with AI tools, and at least 9 years of photo retouching experience is desirable.
Work environment and culture
Industrial Color fosters a culture of innovation with a hybrid work environment based in Tribeca, NY, emphasizing professionalism, communication, and efficiency under pressure.
Company information
Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a creative production company with over 30 years of industry leadership, serving major clients like L'Oreal, Nike, and Amazon.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid with 3 days onsite in Tribeca studios and remote work for the balance, with possible evening or weekend work during major projects.
Unique job features
The job features use of cutting-edge AI retouching tools and automation to enhance workflow efficiency, handling high volumes of images with strict quality standards.
Company overview
Industrial Color is a leading provider of creative production and post-production services, specializing in photography, video, and digital content creation. They generate revenue through a diverse portfolio of services, including high-end retouching, CGI, video production, and digital asset management, catering to top-tier brands and agencies. Founded in 1991, the company has evolved with technological advancements, establishing itself as a pioneer in digital media solutions. Their innovative approach and commitment to quality have made them a trusted partner in the creative industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Capture One, emphasizing advanced retouching techniques like frequency separation, dodge and burn, and AI-assisted tools such as Adobe Generative Fill and Retouch4Me.
Emphasize your experience managing high-volume e-commerce and editorial-level imagery, your ability to maintain brand-specific aesthetics, and your skills in mentoring junior retouchers and collaborating with production teams.
Apply through multiple channels including Industrial Color's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant creative job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current retouchers or production team members at Industrial Color on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent projects they shared, asking about their experience with AI retouching tools, or expressing enthusiasm for Industrial Color's innovative workflow.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords directly from the job description, such as 'frequency separation,' 'smart object workflows,' 'AI-assisted retouching,' 'color matching,' and 'high-volume e-commerce imagery' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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