Senior Retoucher

Position: Senior Retoucher (on figure focus)

Location: New York City

Workplace Type: Permalancer / Full Time

Rate (if freelance): Commensurate with experience

Salary/Benefits (if full time): Competitive pay commensurate w/experience, 401k, benefits program (including medical, dental, vision), etc.

Velem is seeking a Senior Retoucher to join our New York team.

We offer the chance to work on high level retouching in a relaxed, supportive environment. While we take our work very seriously, we also understand a healthy work life is essential to mutual success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage high-end luxury projects, while being both a leader and team player
• Execute complex retouching, compositing, color correction and color match products
• Able to work independently and in a group setting with colleagues and clients of all levels and functions
• Collaborate with and take direction from a VELEM producer and art/creative directors to achieve the desired creative vision
• Maintain an efficient workflow with the ability to follow a defined process accurately and consistently
• Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously and stay organized
• Review completed image quality before release (QC)
• Can quickly adapt to changes in project direction when needed
• Be solution oriented

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a professional retouching studio
• Expert in Photoshop, Capture One, InDesign (Helicon is a plus)
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment without sacrificing overall image quality
• Experience working as an on set retoucher is a plus

All interested applicants may provide a portfolio or website that best demonstrates their proficiency.