Retoucher - rag & bone

About rag & bone

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. 

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future. 

Job Description:

Rag & Bone is hiring a retoucher to work closely with the in house creative production team to retouch imagery for a range of projects for the in house creative production team. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with art directors and external photographers to produce final imagery that aligns with the given creative direction.
• Retouch both still-life and on-figure images for projects including, but not limited to: ecommerce photography, look books, style outs, social media projects, and campaigns
• Maintain high standards of quality, while meeting daily output goals and deadlines.
• Manage precise post-production consistency; from file-naming to server organization, file distribution, etc.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects occurring simultaneously
• Create an annual cadence calendar to share with wholesale, design, and ecommerce teams in order for them to schedule any ad-hoc retouching needs
• Archive all work to create and maintain a digital asset library
• Make changes as needed to live images that do not meet image standards
• Continue to hone retouching skills and stay informed of new techniques and technologies
• Maintain high standards of quality, while meeting daily output goals and deadlines.

Requirements:(skills, qualifications, education, etc)

• Minimum three-year experience working in-house for a fashion brand and / or creative agency with high-volume image retouching needs
• Self-starter with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to adapt to shifting priorities and manage one's own work-flow
• Exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strength in time-management and verbal and written communication
• Ability to respond to technical and creative feedback positively and constructively
• • Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite & Capture One (Specifically Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Bridge, Illustrator a plus)
• Must have before/after images reflected in portfolio

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.