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

  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Jake Killorn (Jake Killorn)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Jake Killorn (Jake Killorn)
  • 2024 Design Awards Andrea Goodwin (Leo Burnett Toronto)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Andrea Goodwin (Leo Burnett Toronto)
  • 2025 Student Awards Kyla Abel, Michaela Bauman, Kayla Pickoski
    2025
    Student Awards

    Kyla Abel, Michaela Bauman, Kayla Pickoski
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Andrea Goodwin (Leo Burnett Toronto)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Andrea Goodwin (Leo Burnett Toronto)