Digital Retoucher, CGI/AI - Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen

About the Role 

As a Digital Retoucher, CGI/AI, you will support the creation of compelling brand imagery across marketing channels including e-commerce, print, and digital campaigns. You will partner closely with Creative leaders to execute CGI and AI-driven images with digital photography assets. You will execute compositing, color corrections, and detailed retouching to produce polished, accurate images that reflect the quality and craftsmanship of our products.

Working closely with the CGI/AI Art Director and the broader creative team, you will help maintain visual consistency and ensure imagery meets brand standards and technical specifications using innovative creative solutions powered by AI, CGI, and Digital photography.

Responsibilities 

• Perform high-quality cloning, retouching and color corrections on product and lifestyle imagery to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Utilize CGI and AI-created assets with brand photography to create new and compelling images that meet brand and site needs.

• Assist with compositing tasks including background cleanup, image blending, and environment enhancements.

• Support maintaining color consistency across product collections and storytelling chapters across multiple shoots and locations.

• Remove imperfections and refine product details while maintaining a natural, elevated aesthetic (e.g., removing scratches or dents, correcting fabric colors, adjusting hardware, and cleaning up surfaces).

• Implement creative direction markups and feedback, executing revisions through multiple rounds until final approval.

• Collaborate with senior retouchers, creative directors, digital techs, and the asset production team to ensure assets meet brand and production standards.

• Maintain organized files and adhere to established workflows including naming conventions, color space requirements, cropping standards, and file specifications.

• Manage assigned retouching tasks efficiently and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline driven production environment.

• Stay informed about evolving retouching techniques, tools, and best practices to continually improve craft and efficiency.

Requirements 

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign. 

• Working knowledge of AI image manipulations using Firefly, Chat GPT, Gemini and other emerging technologies. 

• Experience with Airtable or other industry-standard photography and post-production tools.

• Digital Tech experience. 

• Strong understanding of color correction, lighting, and image quality for premium product presentation.

• Excellent attention to detail with a strong eye for color, texture, and realism.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining consistency and quality.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional creative team.

• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

• 3+ years of retouching experience, preferably in home furnishings, interiors, fashion, or e-commerce photography.

• Experience working in a studio, in-house creative team, or agency environment is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in photography, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred. 

This role requires being onsite in the Richmond, CA photo studio

Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
 
 
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
 
Benefits
A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities<