Retoucher

A retoucher usually works on photography or motion projects on a freelance basis, although they can be found in-house at production companies. They use editing software to adjust digital files for colour correction, adding/removing objects, etc. Retouchers work closely with the photographer or motion designer on a project.

Source: PayScale Canada

Average Median Salary:

$49,000

Retouchers Work On:

• Portraits
• Commercials
• Ads
• Magazine editorial

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Pierre Manning (Shoot Studio)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Pierre Manning (Shoot Studio)
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Matt Barnes (Westside Studio)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Matt Barnes (Westside Studio)
  • 2024 Design Awards Francis Desrosiers (Harrison Fun)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Francis Desrosiers (Harrison Fun)
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Benoit Bruhmuller (Bruhmuller photographe)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Benoit Bruhmuller (Bruhmuller photographe)