Sr. Digital Retoucher - Williams Sonoma Home

Responsibilities

• Perform complex image work to accurately match product swatches and samples.
• Balance mood and lighting across large image sets shot by multiple teams in varied settings.
• Replace backgrounds, adjust or swap fabric colors to match swatches, remove scratches and dents, and clone missing hardware.
• Compensate for damaged or incorrect product samples.
• Ensure color consistency across product collections.
• Implement changes requested by Photographer, Studio Manager, Sr Color Manager and Creative Director.
• Utilize Adobe Workfront for task management, updates, and quality control processes.
• Prioritize and balance workload for team.
• Communicate daily with Sr Color Manager on task and project statuses.
• Evaluate current tools, standards, and practices against industry benchmarks, recommending updates to ensure alignment, improve efficiency, and stay current.
• Maintain digital asset file organization, naming conventions, color space, crop, file size, and other technical specifications.
• Production of consistent, quality results in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high volume of image output daily, and within rigorous deadlines.
• On-set quality assurance and color expert as needed.
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.

Requirements

• Expert with Photoshop on MacOS, proficient with all other Adobe Creative Cloud products.
• Highly proficient in all aspects of digital image quality control and output. File size, light, color balance, and retouching.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume retouching in studio setting or in-house creative department, focusing on food, high-end furnishings or luxury goods required.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront, Airtable or similar workflow tools a strong plus.
• Practical experience with generative AI a strong plus.
• Familiarity with all studio tools, lighting, technical software and systems. Understanding of color management workflows and catalog pre-press experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in photography, graphic design, fine arts or related field preferred; portfolio with before-after examples.
• Experience communicating clearly and effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-sufficient and reliable.
• Ability to perform work full-time, onsite in the Richmond office.

Qualifications

• Expert with Photoshop on MacOS, proficient with all other Adobe Creative Cloud products.
• Highly proficient in all aspects of digital image quality control and output. File size, light, color balance, and retouching.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume retouching in studio setting or in-house creative department, focusing on food, high-end furnishings or luxury goods required.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront, Airtable or similar workflow tools a strong plus.
• Practical experience with generative AI a strong plus.
• Familiarity with all studio tools, lighting, technical software and systems. Understanding of color management workflows and catalog pre-press experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in photography, graphic design, fine arts or related field preferred; portfolio with before-after examples.
• Experience communicating clearly and effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-sufficient and reliable.
• Ability to perform work full-time, onsite in the Richmond office.

Skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Cloud products
• Digital image quality control
• Color management
• Studio tools and lighting
• Generative AI

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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
• 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 and learning programs
• Speaker series

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $105,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite in the Richmond office.