Mid-Level Photo Retoucher, Hybrid

Job Summary

KDCI Outsourcing is seeking a Mid-Level Photo Retoucher responsible for the professional enhancement and manipulation of commercial imagery. This role requires advanced expertise in high-end skin retouching, product compositing, and color grading. The ideal candidate can transform raw image files into polished, high-quality visual assets that align with brand-specific aesthetic standards and technical requirements for both web and print outputs.

Key Responsibilities

High-End Retouching

• Perform non-destructive editing techniques including frequency separation, dodge and burn, advanced masking, and detailed retouching for portraits and product imagery

Color Grading & Matching

• Ensure color accuracy and consistency across entire shoots, matching skin tones or product colors to physical samples and maintaining brand standards

Complex Compositing

• Combine multiple exposures or elements into seamless final images, including background swaps and lighting adjustments

Pathing & Masking

• Create precise clipping paths and alpha channels for complex subjects such as hair, jewelry, and transparent objects

Quality Control

• Review final renders for halos, artifacts, banding, and resolution inconsistencies to ensure premium-quality delivery

Job Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in a photo studio, advertising agency, or high-volume e-commerce environment
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Strong understanding of color spaces (sRGB, Adobe RGB, CMYK), bit depth, and file formats (TIFF, PSD, RAW)
• Strong eye for detail and anatomy, with the ability to follow artistic direction precisely
• Willing to work in a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Work Ethics & Traits

• Artistic Eye – Understands light, shadow, and texture to create natural, high-end edits
• Patience & Focus – Maintains quality while handling high volumes of precision-based tasks
• Process Discipline – Keeps organized, non-destructive layer structures for collaborative editing
• Receptiveness to Critique – Able to pivot quickly based on creative direction and feedback

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Employment Code: 2.16.26.B