Catbird NYC

Freelance Photo Retoucher

Remote, United States remote Entry $0 - $0
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About the role

Catbird is looking for a freelance photo retoucher to support our in-house creative team. You’ll work closely with our photographer on beautiful, natural product imagery that feels unmistakably Catbird.

Our ideal retoucher has a sharp eye for detail and restraint—you know when to perfect an image without looking overly polished, and that texture and warmth matter.

To apply, please send your portfolio, a brief introduction, your hourly or project rate, and availability.

Key Responsibilities

Retouch high-volume ecommerce jewelry photography with exceptional attention to detail
Color correct, match, and prepare images for web
Maintain consistency across image sets
Collaborate with our creative team to meet deadlines and uphold Catbird’s visual standards

Our Ideal Candidate

2+ years of professional photo retouching experience, ideally in luxury, fashion, jewelry, beauty, or lifestyle.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
Experience retouching highly reflective objects such as jewelry, watches, or accessories.
Strong color correction and compositing skills.
Excellent organization and file management practices.
Familiarity with Capture One workflows.
The ability to work independently while incorporating creative feedback quickly.
A portfolio demonstrating both ecommerce product retouching and lifestyle/editorial work.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Freelance Photo Retoucher role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Catbird NYC?
  3. Which of Freelance, Photo and Retoucher have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Freelance, Photo and Retoucher.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Freelance Photo Retoucher role because I can bring practical experience in Freelance, Photo and Retoucher, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Catbird NYC needs from this hire.

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