What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment?
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong focus on Photoshop to join our in-office team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about photo editing, retouching, and optimizing images for eCommerce platforms. You will work closely with our Sr. Photographer & Creative Asset Manager to enhance and prepare product images for online retailers and our Shopify store. Additionally, you will assist in pre-production and production for photo and video shoots, ensuring smooth execution.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Expertly edit and retouch product images to meet eCommerce standards, ensuring consistency, clarity, and high visual appeal.
- Collaborate closely with the photographer to process and optimize images for Amazon, Shopify, and other eCommerce platforms.
- Maintain color accuracy, sharpness, and product detail across all edited images.
- Apply clipping paths, masking, shadowing, and enhancements to product images to create a polished final result.
- Assist the team in pre-production tasks such as gathering props, setting up backgrounds, and organizing product samples for photo and video shoots.
- Provide on-set support during production, including styling products, adjusting lighting setups, and ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Develop marketing and social media assets as needed while maintaining brand consistency.
- Assist with print and digital design tasks using Illustrator and InDesign (Photoshop remains the primary focus).
- Stay up to date with design trends and eCommerce best practices for product imagery.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced proficiency in Photoshop (masking, retouching, color correction, compositing, and batch processing).
- Experience with Illustrator and InDesign (for occasional print/digital collateral).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency across all assets.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced office environment and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable assisting in both pre-production and on-set production for photo and video shoots.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience in eCommerce, product photography editing, or photo retouching is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a fully in-office creative team with direct collaboration between designers and photographers.
- Gain hands-on experience in eCommerce design and develop expertise in photo editing for online sales.
- Be part of a fast-paced, creative environment where your Photoshop skills will have a direct impact.
- Learn the full process of eCommerce photography, from pre-production setup to final image retouching.