Senior Photo Retoucher

Scattermesh is a fast-paced small company looking to disrupt, transform, and innovate on behalf of our clients. We are inventors, technologists, artisans, problem solvers, and collaborators seeking to redefine the content experience by changing how content is managed and delivered to clients. We have an amazing team and we want to add a few talented revolutionaries who want to make a difference solving hard problems. Create your story and start making an indelible impact today. Job Summary We’re hiring a Senior Photoshop Retoucher on a full-time basis in Herndon, Virginia. Photoshop Artists use Photoshop to retouch and/or integrate 3D renders into images to produce beautiful, photo‑realistic end products. Photoshop Artists are ultimately responsible for the final shot composition including technical and aesthetic quality and integrity of product images to client. As a senior team member you’re responsible for pushing the envelope and mentoring those of less experience to do the same. The ideal candidate has years of experience in integrating CG renders to maximize photorealism of images and/or doing beauty retouching. We're looking forward to seeing your resume and portfolio if this sounds like you. Responsibilities and Duties Bring Art to Life – Dissect what makes photos feel real, learn how cameras work and apply that knowledge to create compelling composites using high quality CG renders and plates captured by our global partners Move the Needle – Advance our retouching/compositing workflow with new and emerging techniques and technologies Mentor – Elevate the performance and skills of your team by providing helpful critique and spreading your knowledge Qualifications And Skills 10+ years’ experience in a professional setting digitally compositing and retouching images/videos to create photorealistic end products Expert level mastery of Photoshop Strong knowledge of render AOVs and their uses in a compositing workflow Highly developed eye for aesthetics and realism Deep understanding of how cameras “perceive” the world Able to work within established production pipelines and coordinate amongst other teams Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under high pressure with short deadlines Collaborative mindset Comfortable giving and receiving critique Is self‑motivated and self‑reliant Must have a learning mind‑set Classical art training is a plus Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge/Experience with After Effects/Nuke/Fusion or similar programs in a VFX setting is a plus Photoshop scripting knowledge is a plus Knowledge of human anatomy Must be capable of completing job requirements without the assistance of AI tools US citizenship required Benefits and Perks Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate. Benefits Competitive Market Leading Pay 25-30 days – Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday 100% Company paid medical/dental/vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) Matching with no cliff vest #J-18808-Ljbffr Scattermesh