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 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 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