Retoucher (Freelance)

Company Description

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 Else™. 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 70% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.

Job Description

Our retouching team is looking for Retouchers who will be 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.

Why Join Us:

• Retouch e-commerce images for both ready-to-wear and still life product

• Colour correct imagery using the physical product

• Utilize optimal retouching approaches to achieve SSENSE art direction and deliver top quality content

• Apply retouching techniques to match individual image complexity

• Stay up-to-date with SSENSE processes and creative direction

Qualifications

How To Excel In This Role:

• College diploma in Photography, Graphic Design, or related field/experience

• 1 year experience in commercial retouching

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

• Knowledge of photography and lighting, an asset

• Experience in the fashion industry and/or e-commerce, an asset

• Experience working within a Mac environment (Apple)

• Solid ability to correctly interpret light, colour, volume, and texture

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

What Sets You apart:

• 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

* All applicants must provide a portfolio of their relevant work in retouching.

Perks:

• Daily rate of : Starting at $220

• Flexible schedule