Retouching Project Manager

Industrial Color

Creative Production Manager at Industrial Color overseeing retouching and post-production projects from kickoff to delivery while ensuring high visual standards. Collaborating with clients and internal teams in a hybrid environment.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee retouching and post-production projects from kickoff through final delivery
Own all aspects of assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and quality
Establish and maintain project schedules, timelines, milestones, and delivery expectations
Oversee day-to-day workflow to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables remain on track
Work closely with offshore vendors to maintain quality, consistency, and project schedules
Monitor project scope, flag potential risks, and proactively propose solutions
Maintain strict adherence to approved project budgets
Review imagery from a creative and technical perspective
Act as the client’s advocate throughout the retouching process
Provide clear, actionable feedback to retouchers and prepress teams
Lead quality control efforts throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the day-to-day liaison for assigned clients and projects
Coordinate workflow across retouching, prepress, production, and account teams
Create project estimates in partnership with Account teams and leadership
Track time spent on images and projects to evaluate resource usage, efficiency, and profitability

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of experience in a high-volume production, post-production, or creative environment
Experience in photography, beauty, fashion, retail, or related industries strongly preferred
Strong understanding of photography, image production, and retouching workflows
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Excel, InDesign, and file transfer platforms such as FTP, Dropbox, and WeTransfer
Excellent visual judgment and strong color perception
Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and creative quality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical, dental and vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Employee discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

retouchingpost-productionproject managementimage productionphotography workflowsquality controltime trackingbudget managementcreative feedback

Soft Skills

organizationcommunicationtime managementattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingvisual judgmentcolor perception