Visual Retoucher - Executive Creative Support

The Visual Retoucher/Specialist enhances and refines imagery across digital and print platforms to support brand storytelling and creative initiatives. This role requires expert-level attention to detail, strong visual judgment, and advanced image-editing skills to ensure all assets meet brand, quality, and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Retouch, color-correct, and enhance images for campaigns, digital channels, presentations, and print materials. 
• Correct imperfections, adjust lighting and composition, and perform advanced masking, compositing, and background cleanup.
• Maintain consistency in tone, color, and style across all imagery to align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with photographers, designers, writers, and art directors to achieve intended visual outcomes.
• Prepare final deliverables in required formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios for use across platforms.
• Organize, manage, and archive image assets following team workflows.
• Use AI-powered tools (e.g., Photoshop Generative Fill, Firefly, Topaz, Remini) to accelerate retouching and perform advanced image restoration.
• Experience with AI-assisted editing tools. 

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question — Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. 
 

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 1 year of relevant work experience. Related internships will be considered. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages, and aligns with organizational strategy. Knowledge of channels for communication and the ability to build effective communication and engagement strategies.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify opportunities, solutions and resolve challenges. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results. Requires an attitude that actively seeks out change, embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. Must understand how to deal with and navigate ambiguity, and act without having the total picture. Adaptable or flexible. Demonstrated professionalism and ethics, with ability to earn credibility through integrity and transparency. Role models service excellence. Motivates others by being present, engaged, attentive, invites diverse perspectives, demonstrates and inspires a collaborative spirit.

Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative, academic environment that thrives on teamwork and collegial relationships. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
•    2–5 years of experience in photo retouching, visual editing, or related creative roles.
•    Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; familiarity with Lightroom, Capture One, or similar tools.
•    Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and digital imaging best practices.
•    Experience working with RAW files and high-resolution imagery.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high visual standards under tight timelines.

Candidates should possess experience in professional photo retouching within an agency, in-house creative teams, or client-facing environments. Expertise in advanced retouching techniques is required, including the ability to enhance mood, clarity, and emotional impact through manipulation of light, color, and composition. Mastery of high-end professional retouching workflows such as advanced color grading, nuanced skin retouching, complex masking, compositing, and environmental reconstruction is essential. A keen awareness of brand consistency across campaigns, digital platforms, presentations, and print is critical. Familiarity with AI-assisted imaging tools (including Generative Fill, Firefly, Topaz, and restoration platforms) is highly valued, as this knowledge will contribute to innovation and efficiency in our creative processes, furthering our position in visual storytelling. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management are necessary for asset management and deadline adherence. The ideal applicant demonstr