Photo Manipulation Retouching, and Editing Specialist

Job Title: Freelance Photo Manipulation, Retouching, and Editing Specialist

Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Photo Specialist with expertise in photo manipulation, retouching, and editing to enhance our premium leather goods imagery. This role involves integrating our products (e.g., bags, wallets, belts, or other leather items) into high-quality stock images or AI-generated visuals, refining product details, and ensuring all images meet the highest professional standards.

Responsibilities:

Photo Manipulation: Seamlessly integrate leather products into stock or AI-generated images, maintaining realism and alignment with the environment.
Photo Retouching: Enhance product visuals by refining textures, correcting blemishes, and highlighting the quality and craftsmanship of leather.
Photo Editing: Perform color correction, lighting adjustments, cropping, and resizing to ensure consistency across all platforms.
Remove or add elements to images as needed while maintaining a polished, professional appearance.
Collaborate with the creative team to understand project goals and deliver visuals that align with our brand standards.
Deliver optimized images for various platforms, including e-commerce, social media, and advertising.
Requirements:

Proven experience in photo manipulation, retouching, and editing (portfolio required).
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; experience with tools like Lightroom and AI image-generation platforms (e.g., MidJourney, DALL-E) is a plus.
Strong understanding of lighting, perspective, and image realism.
Excellent attention to detail, particularly in working with textures, reflections, and high-quality materials like leather.
Strong communication skills to interpret briefs and refine images based on feedback.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with luxury or premium product imagery, especially in fashion or accessories.
Familiarity with e-commerce image standards and optimization techniques.
Background in branding or advertising visuals.
What We Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and creative team.
Room for growth and skill enhancement.
Flexible, remote work setup with US-based support and guidance.
How to Apply:
Please submit:

An open link to your CV (with detailed work history).
An open link to your portfolio showcasing work related to photo manipulation, retouching, and editing.
Use cloud-based platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar services. Attachments will not be accepted—please ensure that links are accessible without additional permissions.

Note: Applications that do not include both an accessible CV and portfolio link will not be considered.

We look forward to collaborating with a talented professional to bring out the beauty and craftsmanship of our leather goods through stunning, polished visuals!