Lead Retoucher & AI Imaging Specialist

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The Lead Retoucher & AI Imaging Specialist is a hands-on creative technologist responsible for elevating ecommerce imagery through expert retouching, AI-assisted workflows, and quality leadership. Reporting to the Associate Director, Digital Imaging & Content Supply Operations, this role sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation—driving excellence in traditional retouching while helping shape how AI-generated imagery is responsibly introduced into production.

This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role for someone who loves building scalable workflows, refining imagery at a premium level, and staying at the forefront of imaging technology.

Lead Retouching & Quality Execution

• →Act as the lead retoucher for ecommerce photography across still-life and on-figure imagery
• →Guide and support a team of two ecommerce retouchers through complex edits, edge cases, and tight production timelines
• →Step in hands-on when higher-level expertise or additional capacity is required
• →Ensure consistent color accuracy and product integrity across all imagery
• →Perform targeted quality reviews to maintain brand standards at scale

AI Imaging & Innovation

• →Create, test, and refine prompts for AI-generated and AI-assisted imagery
• →Evaluate AI outputs for realism, brand alignment, and production readiness
• →Stay current on emerging AI imaging tools and apply them thoughtfully to production use cases
• →Help determine which content types are best suited for AI generation versus traditional photography

Vendor & Workflow Collaboration

• →Partner with the Associate Director to evaluate, onboard, and support offshore retouching partners
• →Review offshore output, provide clear feedback, and guide corrective action when needed
• →Collaborate with photographers, art directors and content operations partners
• →Contribute to scalable workflows that balance automation, offshore production, and internal editing
• →Document best practices as tools, standards, and workflows continue to evolve

• Bachelor’s degree in photography, digital media, visual arts, or a related field
• 6+ years of professional retouching experience in ecommerce or high-volume commercial environments
• Advanced expertise in Adobe Photoshop and modern retouching workflows
• Hands-on experience with AI-generated or AI-assisted imaging, including prompt development
• Experience with DAM tools such as Bynder or similar
• Experience reviewing and coordinating work with offshore or external partners
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• High attention to detail and comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Fashion or luxury retail experience preferred