Freelance Retoucher

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 DescriptionReporting 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.RESPONSIBILITIESRetouching - 90%Retouch e-commerce images for both ready-to-wear and still life productColor correct imagery using the physical productUtilise optimal retouching approaches to achieve SSENSE art direction and deliver top quality contentApply retouching techniques to match individual image complexityQuality Assurance -10%Stay up-to-date with SSENSE processes and creative directionQualificationsCollege diploma in Photography, Graphic Design, or related field/experience1 year experience in commercial retouchingAdvanced knowledge of Adobe PhotoshopAdvanced knowledge of photography and lighting, an assetExperience in the fashion industry and/or e-commerce, an assetExperience working within a Mac environmentSolid ability to correctly interpret light, colour, volume, and textureStrong written and verbal communication skills in both English and FrenchSKILLSAbility to carry out creative processes in a fast paced production environmentTeam player with great communication and interpersonal skillsCreative thinker with problem solving abilitiesProven ability to process high volumes of workflowAbility to prioritize, plan and executeAdditional InformationIn-office Media Production