On-Call Photo Editor/Retoucher

Description

We're looking for a skilled Photo Editor/Retoucher to join our Creative Studio on an on-call basis. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for perfecting images, we'd love to have you help us refine our visual storytelling and deliver high-quality results for our clients.

As an on-call/freelancer, you might work zero to 30 hours per week, depending on our workload.

Join our Creative Studio of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who are rapidly putting ICF Next on the map for DC Metro's premier creative shop.

We're currently hiring for an On-Call Photo Editor/Retoucher

As an On-Call Photo Editor/Retoucher, you will:

• Edit and retouch images using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom) to meet client requirements.
• Utilize expertise in image editing to enhance image quality, ensuring consistency and polish.
• Collaborate with designers, art directors, and creative directors to ensure cohesive visual direction.
• Manage multiple image editing projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Possess a production mindset with a focus on repeatability and consistency.
• Meet quality, accuracy, and output goals set by Post Management and clients' style guides.
• Perform quality control and create specified deliverable files before items are posted to the server.
• Complete projected hours and update time tracker daily within specific job spreadsheet.
• Demonstrate independence and self-discipline in planning daily assignments by comparing internal and external due dates against workload.

You will have:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree or candidates can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education.
• Proven expertise in photo editing and retouching with 5 years of experience.
• An extensive portfolio of retouching and video editing examples demonstrating superior creative judgment and accuracy is required for consideration.

Professional Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of image editing techniques and best practices.
• Understand how to access and navigate file servers and web-based data management tools.
• Perform and pass the retouching test using a tablet and stylus.
• Understand different file formats and color profiles needed to work on and deliver files.
• High-level expertise in form and figure when shaping products.
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to maintain color standards across multiple images where requested.

Job Location(s): Fairfax, VA or Rockville, MD or Remote

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process .

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :

$69,862.00 - $118,765.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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