Freelance Retoucher

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything ElseTM. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views, with approximately 80% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.

Job Description
Reporting to the Retouching Lead, the Freelance Retoucher is responsible for ready-to-wear and still life retouching and the quality control of image assets for e-commerce. As part of our best-in-class Studio visual production team, they will ensure all retouched images are consistent with the SSENSE style guide and production and productivity targets are met. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and knowledgeable about fashion and photography.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Retouching - 90%
Retouch e-commerce images for both ready-to-wear and still life product
Color correct imagery using the physical product
Utilise optimal retouching approaches to achieve SSENSE art direction and deliver top quality content
Apply retouching techniques to match individual image complexity
Quality Assurance - 10%
Stay up-to-date with SSENSE processes and creative direction

Qualifications
College diploma in Photography, Graphic Design, or related field/experience
1 year experience in commercial retouching
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Advanced knowledge of photography and lighting, an asset
Experience in the fashion industry and/or e-commerce, an asset
Experience working within a Mac environment
Solid ability to correctly interpret light, colour, volume, and texture
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
SKILLS
Ability to carry out creative processes in a fast paced production environment
Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills
Creative thinker with problem solving abilities
Proven ability to process high volumes of workflow
Ability to prioritize, plan and execute

Additional Information

In-office