Digital Retoucher, CGI/AI - Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen
About the Role
As a Digital Retoucher, CGI/AI, you will support the creation of compelling brand imagery across marketing channels including e-commerce, print, and digital campaigns. You will partner closely with Creative leaders to execute CGI and AI-driven images with digital photography assets. You will execute compositing, color corrections, and detailed retouching to produce polished, accurate images that reflect the quality and craftsmanship of our products.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality cloning, retouching and color corrections on product and lifestyle imagery to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Utilize CGI and AI-created assets with brand photography to create new and compelling images that meet brand and site needs.
- Absorb and implement creative direction markups and feedback, executing revisions through multiple rounds until final approval.
- Collaborate with senior retouchers, creative directors, digital techs, and the asset production team to ensure assets meet brand and production standards.
- Maintain organized files and adhere to established workflows including naming conventions, color space requirements, cropping standards, and file specifications.
- Manage assigned retouching tasks efficiently and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline driven production environment.
- Stay informed about evolving retouching techniques, tools, and best practices to continually improve craft and efficiency.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.
- Working knowledge of AI image manipulations using Firefly, Chat GPT, Gemini and other emerging technologies.
- Experience with Airtable or other industry-standard photography and post-production tools.
- Digital Tech experience.
- Strong understanding of color correction, lighting, and image quality for premium product presentation.
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong eye for color, texture, and realism.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional creative team.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
- 3+ years of retouching experience, preferably in home furnishings, interiors, fashion, or e-commerce photography.
- Experience working in a studio, in-house creative team, or agency environment is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in photography, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.
Qualifications
This role requires being onsite in the Richmond, CA photo studio.
Skills
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People First Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- Continued Learning In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
Pay
The expected starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Schedule
In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.