Job description
The Photo Editor / Retoucher will be responsible for preparing and producing files ready for both web and production for each collection. The role will also require that you take the lead on projects when necessary. This calls for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who is great at time management, meeting deadlines and enjoys the technical side of designing. The ideal candidate will be skilled at CAD tools, especially Adobe Photoshop, show strong organizational skills, have working knowledge in web management and be excited about interior design. Staying on top of home decor trends as it pertains to room styling is a must. This role requires the candidate work well under pressure of fast deadlines, handle constructive criticism with grace, and be perpetually striving to optimize efficiency as it pertains to their tasks.
What You'll Do:
Stay up to date with latest interior design trends
Strong color correction skills a must (a perfect score on the Munsell Hue Test a plus)
Create aspirational digital imagery to look as natural and life-like as possible
Create strike offs for various purposes including sample swatches for archival libraries
Utilize technical skills for cleaning, creating and color-managing images ready for web
Create production-ready files for printing by cleaning, color-managing and reducing files sizes
What You Bring:
Expert level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Proven ability lead projects when necessary
Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign
Have working web-management knowledge
Experience using spreadsheets to manage information or projects
Understand color theory and be able to color match effectively
Strong technical design skills
Ability to use a drawing tablet Aesthetic and design alignment with the brand AA in graphic design, or textile design required (unless portfolio can be reviewed of equal talent/skill)
Display a high level of professionalism
Keeps track of different specs for each project; very detail oriented Interest or aptitude in home/interior design
Able to receive constructive criticism without personal affect
Strong organization and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple moving pieces at once
Strong capability of time management and prioritization
Adaptable to new technology and changing ad landscape
Thoughtful and self-reflective, desire to learn and grow
Team-player, hard-working, organized, and goal-oriented
Excitement for start-ups and building from the ground up
Additional Preferred Experience and Skills:
Portfolio of color correction, web imagery, photo editing abilities
Project management experience Corporate and/or e-commerce experience is a plus