Image Retoucher Remote / Full Time / Safe Job

WAM Digital is at the forefront of digital design and innovation. We specialize in creating visually compelling digital experiences that resonate with global audiences. Our commitment to excellence, creativity, and operational efficiency makes us a trusted partner for some of the world's most recognized brands. We work on global campaigns, digital production initiatives, web development projects, branding programs, and eCommerce experiences for clients across the United States and the United Kingdom.

About the role

The primary objective of this role is to produce premium-quality commercial imagery through advanced retouching, compositing, color correction, and image enhancement techniques. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical expertise, and the ability to independently manage projects while collaborating directly with clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute premium-quality retouching for product, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and commercial imagery.
• Perform advanced image editing including color correction, color grading, masking, clipping paths, compositing, background cleanup, image manipulation, shadow creation, and reflection enhancement.
• Retouch packshots and product photography while preserving textures, materials, labels, and overall brand accuracy.
• Perform swatch matching and maintain color consistency across campaigns, product families, and image libraries.
• Produce photorealistic final assets that meet client expectations and premium brand standards.
• Independently manage assigned projects from brief review through final delivery.
• Communicate directly with clients to clarify requirements, provide project updates, manage revisions, and resolve technical questions.
• Review creative briefs, reference materials, and production guidelines before beginning work.
• Make technical decisions regarding retouching methods, workflow, output quality, and image standards.
• Manage corrections and feedback efficiently while ensuring timely delivery.
• Perform thorough self-quality checks before delivering final files.
• Ensure technical accuracy, color consistency, masking precision, file organization, and production readiness.
• Follow client-specific brand guidelines, naming conventions, technical specifications, and delivery workflows.
• Maintain organized layered files, source assets, and production documentation.
• Support high-volume production while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with designers, photographers, project leads, and quality assurance specialists to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and engage in collaborative peer-review sessions.
• Proactively suggest enhancements to workflows, address systematic quality concerns, and streamline production throughput.
• Develop and refine retouching standards, operating procedures, and technical documentation tailored to specific accounts.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of modern editing techniques, including AI-driven solutions and evolving industry benchmarks.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in high-end image retouching, creative production, or post-production.
• Previous experience working in creative agencies, production studios, eCommerce, retail, luxury, beauty, or global brand environments.
• Proven experience producing commercial imagery for print and digital media.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced retouching, compositing, product photography, beauty retouching, color matching, and image enhancement.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Advanced experience with:
  • High-end retouching
  • Color correction and color grading
  • Complex masking and selections
  • Compositing
  • Product and lifestyle retouching
  • Packshot enhancement
  • Swatch matching
  • File preparation for print and digital production
• Strong understanding of image production pipelines, color profiles, resolution, export settings, and quality control processes.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Wrike, Adobe Workfront, Ziflow, or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with Capture One, Lightroom, Illustrator, or InDesign is considered an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong visual judgment and understanding of premium image quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Client-focused mindset with excellent organizational skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum B2/C1).
• Comfortable communicating directly with international clients via email and virtual meetings.

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture: Fully remote work environment with the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Flexible Schedules and Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to manage time effectively.
• Paid Time Off: 12 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to all nationally recognized holidays.
• Professional Development Stipend: Annual stipend for certifications, courses, workshops, or learning tools.
• Long-Term Career Opportunities: Growth path with support for deepening expertise or taking on new challenges.
• Creative Impact on Global Brands: Work on campaigns for world-class clients such as Adidas and Google.
• Supportive and Inclusive Environment: Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture where every voice is heard and respected.
• Recognition and Ownership: Contributions are valued, and team members are recognized for their work and impact.