Photo Retoucher

Civil Clothing Inc. is looking for a creative and detail-obsessed Photo Retoucher to join our growing Marketing team in Torrance. In this role, you'll transform raw photography into polished, production-ready assets that reflect our creative vision and uncompromising quality standards. Working closely with our Photography and Marketing teams, you'll ensure every image accurately represents our products, strengthens our brands, and delivers an exceptional customer experience across e-commerce, marketing, advertising, and social media.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, has an exceptional eye for color, consistency, and detail, and is passionate about fashion, visual storytelling, and perfecting every image. They take pride in solving complex visual challenges and consistently producing work that is both technically flawless and creatively compelling.

Image Retouching & Color Management

• Retouch and edit high volumes of e-commerce, marketing, and social media photography while maintaining creative standards.
• Perform advanced color correction, product cleanup, background replacements, clipping paths, and image enhancements that ensure consistent brand presentation.
• Prepare flat lay, ghost mannequin, and product photography for e-commerce and marketing use.
• Ensure all imagery accurately represents product color, texture, fit, and overall quality.
• Partner closely with photographers and the studio team to ensure imagery aligns with creative direction and brand standards.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback while maintaining consistency across all assets.
• Help identify opportunities to improve image quality, workflow efficiency, and production consistency.

Asset Organization & Workflow

• Maintain organized digital assets, file naming conventions, version control, and production workflows.
• Prepare production-ready files for e-commerce, marketing campaigns, social media, advertising, and other digital channels.
• Support efficient studio operations by maintaining organized workflows and meeting production deadlines.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment that supports strong execution
• Build effective working relationships across teams and with external partners
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and urgency in all aspects of the role
• Communicate clearly and proactively, especially during high-pressure or time-sensitive moments
• Approach feedback with openness and adaptability, supporting continuous improvement
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work that reflects the brand and supports team success

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom Classic.
• Strong knowledge of professional photo retouching techniques, color correction, color management, image optimization, and digital asset preparation.
• Strong understanding of fashion and e-commerce photography standards, including flat lay and product imagery.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle variations in color, lighting, texture, and overall image quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Passion for fashion, apparel, photography, and visual storytelling.

• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, and relevant experience.
• 3- 5 years of professional photo retouching experience within fashion, apparel, or e-commerce photography.
• 3-5 years of experience using Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom Classic in a commercial production environment.
• Experience retouching apparel, flat lay, product, and studio photography for e-commerce and marketing applications.
• Experience working within a commercial photography studio, creative agency, or consumer brand preferred.
• Experience in the apparel, fashion, or consumer products industry strongly preferred.

• This role is primarily performed in an office and photography studio environment with prolonged use of computers, professional photo editing software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based image editing and digital asset…