Freelance Retoucher

  • Montreal
  • Ssense

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


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