Job Description

STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a Photo Retoucher & Video Editor at its Los Angeles office location.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern design—cool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, Staud has built a world that’s distinctly LA yet globally resonant.

STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, and a matching 401k plan.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Photo Retoucher & Video Editor to join our creative team. This role will primarily focus on high-end photo retouching for e-commerce, campaigns, and social media, while also supporting video editing and post-production for brand storytelling. You'll collaborate closely with photographers, stylists, and the Global Marketing team to ensure all visual assets align with our brand's aesthetic.

Essential Duties

Photo Retouching

• Retouch, color-correct, and tone-match high volumes of fashion and product photography for e-commerce, lookbooks, and campaigns.
• Maintain consistent lighting, color balance, skin tones, and texture across imagery.
• Prepare final deliverables for web, print, and social media use.
• Organize and manage digital assets with clear file naming and version control.
• Collaborate with photographers and art directors to ensure final imagery reflects brand guidelines.
• Apply non-destructive editing techniques and follow internal workflow standards.

Video Editing

• Edit short-form videos for social media, paid ads, and digital campaigns.
• Cut and assemble footage, sync audio, and export in appropriate formats.
• Occasionally add graphics, text overlays, and transitions consistent with brand tone.
• Support video shoots with asset management and light post-production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with the Creative Director, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to meet deadlines for seasonal launches and campaigns.
• Uphold brand visual identity and ensure quality across all creative outputs.
• Stay up-to-date with visual trends in fashion, photography, and social media.

Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (advanced layer masking, color correction, frequency separation, liquify, batch actions).
• Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, and Adobe Bridge.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Understanding of color management and output for both print and digital.
• Familiarity with retouching RAW files, tethered capture workflows, and asset delivery pipelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially with texture, color, and skin tone.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Strong visual judgment and an eye for fashion aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with creative teams.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 2-5 years of professional photo retouching experience in a fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brand environment preferred.
• Experience with both e-commerce and editorial/campaign retouching preferred.
• Video editing experience within social or brand storytelling contexts preferred.
• Interest in current fashion, art, and design culture preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.
• Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.
• Ability to work with many different personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Ability to work on-site.

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

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