Product Photo Retoucher
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Our in-house Creative team is a tight-knit group that includes art directors, photographers, designers, and copywriters who all work together to help bring our brand to life, both on the page and online. The Photo Retoucher will be responsible for all of the post production of images for our website, catalog and social media platforms. The Photo Retoucher will also work closely with a team of freelancers to facilitate a seamless pipeline workflow.
ABOUT YOU
You love Photoshop and bringing out the final vision of image creation. You are as comfortable collaborating with others as you are working on your own. You know when to be flexible, but always maintain high standards for original concepts and detailed executions. You have a passion for still life and product photography, and appreciate the beauty of an on-white silo image. You are able to manage several projects, and people, at the same time, while not sacrificing quality or impacting deadlines. You can work quickly in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
ABOUT US
UncommonGoods offers remarkable designs by independent makers, and we do it with a positive impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, Better To Give program, and cool team members you might be working with. Check out more about all the Good Stuff we do at UncommonGoods!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Retouch images in accordance with established style guides.
- Follow instruction on image markups placed by photographers and art directors, collaborating closely with photographers to fulfill the creative vision
- Maintain a strong sense of the UncommonGoods visual aesthetic through all imagery
- Attend weekly pipeline meetings to coordinate with Site Merchandising Team and the Photographers on incoming products and deadlines.
- Update and maintain the digital archive of images
- Maintain color accuracy in web and print imagery
- Must be highly skilled in color correction, and masking with an understanding of the studio photography process
- Manage assets and workflow with the freelance retouching team ensuring that all products are represented accurately and in line with brand guidelines.
- Participate in special projects as needed both on-site and off-site
- Understanding of digital photography and light
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Photography—preferred, but not necessary if experience and portfolio warrant
- 3-5 years retouching experience with a portfolio focused e-commerce and catalog still life photography, retouching people is a plus.
- Well-versed in Adobe programs, Capture One and working with Mac computers
- A background in color correction for print and web
- Must be highly creative, flexible, efficient, organized and detail-oriented
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with a strong work ethic
- Good communication skills (clear and professional)
- Present daily and weekly work flow assessments to identify issues/concerns before they arise
- A kind and engaged collaborator
COMPANY PERKS
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits package with generous PTO, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid family leave
- Stock options
- Up to 100% education/certification reimbursement
- Casual work atmosphere, company snacks, lunches, and team events
- 40% discount on our products
To apply, please submit the following:
- Mandatory portfolio website or PDF showcasing before and after image manipulation
- Cover Letter
- Resume