Studio Retoucher

Join our Studio Services team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Studio Retoucher

Department: Studio Services – Beauty & Wellness

Work Location: Marlborough, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

Using best practices, provide timely and consistent digital post-production services for all types of still photography assignments.

• Retouch and enhance digital images to correct imperfections, improve clarity, color accuracy, and overall visual quality.

• Adjust and balance colors, tones, and contrast to achieve the desired mood or style while maintaining a natural look.

• Isolate subjects from their backgrounds and replace backgrounds when necessary to achieve the desired composition.

• Perform digital manipulations such as resizing, cropping, and reshaping to achieve the desired composition and layout.

• Review images for consistency and accuracy, ensuring that they meet the project's specifications and expectations.

• Work closely with photographers, art directors, and graphic designers to understand project requirements and provide creative input.

• Organize and maintain digital image files and archives for easy retrieval and reference.

• Stay updated on industry trends, software tools, and techniques to continuously improve skills and workflow efficiency.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and team members.

• A keen eye for detail is essential to ensure that images are retouched with precision and accuracy.

• Manage multiple projects and remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 3+ years of retouching/image editing/color correction of beauty tools, products and models in-house studio, agency, or corporate design department.

• Experience in Mac-based Adobe Creative Cloud; Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.

• Portfolio in the form of PDF or website along with the application.

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in photography, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field

• Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Dimension

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.