Retoucher - tarte cosmetics

Retoucher

We are searching for a skilled beauty photo retoucher to join our in-house content team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for retouching photos of products and models to ensure they are accurate in design and color, visually appealing, high-quality, and aligned with brand standards. The photo retoucher will work closely with content and design teams to deliver images that accurately reflect product details and campaign deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• The right candidate will possess a strong still life and beauty portfolio and be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of clipping, comping & color matching as a part of a retouching test before employment. Including niche retouching with skin for on-model portraits.
• Comp multi-part elements with high levels of skill and deep understanding of lighting, scale, perspective, focus, realism, color balancing, and grain structure.
• Use editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to manipulate images, including but not limited to: Color correction, beauty retouching (must be expert retoucher for macro shots of skin, eyes, lips) adjusting lighting, silhouetting out a subject (isolating from a background), adding/removing shadows, compositing images–or parts of images–together to create one cohesive asset, enhancing overall visual appeal, retouch product images using photos of comp components and fills (pans, press, liquid, swatches etc).
• Work closely with the content and design teams to ensure all images meet their requirements and accurately reflect the brand and product goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of edited images, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Utilize a light box, in person when necessary, for true color perception and accuracy in the editing process.
• Crop & Size images correctly for multiple use options including high resolution printing and web.
• Organize, rename, and resize image files properly into a variety of internal servers, Dropbox and more.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current photo retouching trends and techniques to keep up with industry standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Graphic Design, or related field.

• 5+ years of retouching experience with a Beauty Brand, Agency, Post House or similar

• Proven experience, with a portfolio of retouched images to showcase.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Convert images to CMYK ad needed, review proofs with directors
• Retouch images for Print (CMYK) and Digital (RGB) use
• Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom CaptureOne Pro, Illustator and MAC
• Help maintain the image archive in our content repository
• Experience with Cinema4D, blender or other 3D programs is a plus..
• A keen eye for detail, with the ability to identify and fix imperfections in photos without over correcting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of web and print assets, including working with both color modes (RGB vs CMYK).
• Familiarity with the beauty industry and trends is a plus.

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $70,000-85,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
• Hybrid work policy
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
• Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.