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 Sandy Nicholson (Sandy Nicholson Inc.)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Sandy Nicholson (Sandy Nicholson Inc.)
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Katie Edwards (Courage)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Courtney French (Publicis Toronto)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Courtney French (Publicis Toronto)
  • 2024 Design Awards Bradian Esteban Medina Arango (Bradian Esteban)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Bradian Esteban Medina Arango (Bradian Esteban)