Freelance Photo Retoucher

Location
Brooklyn, New York
Workplace
Remote ok

About this role

Catbird is looking for a freelance photo retoucher to support our in-house creative team. You’ll work closely with our photographer on beautiful, natural product imagery that feels unmistakably Catbird.

Our ideal retoucher has a sharp eye for detail and restraint—you know when to perfect an image without looking overly polished, and that texture and warmth matter.

To apply, please send your portfolio, a brief introduction, your hourly or project rate, and availability.

 

\nKey Responsibilities
  • Retouch high-volume ecommerce jewelry photography with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Color correct, match, and prepare images for web
  • Maintain consistency across image sets
  • Collaborate with our creative team to meet deadlines and uphold Catbird’s visual standards.
Our Ideal Candidate
  • 2+ years of professional photo retouching experience, ideally in luxury, fashion, jewelry, beauty, or lifestyle.

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.

  • Experience retouching highly reflective objects such as jewelry, watches, or accessories.

  • Strong color correction and compositing skills.

  • Excellent organization and file management practices.

  • Familiarity with Capture One workflows.

  • The ability to work independently while incorporating creative feedback quickly.

  • A portfolio demonstrating both ecommerce product retouching and lifestyle/editorial work.

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