Photo & Retouching Equipment Manager

Aquent is partnering with a leading luxury retail brand to identify a Photo & Retouching Equipment Manager for an on-site contract opportunity. This role supports the photography and post-production teams by managing equipment, imaging infrastructure, studio technology, and operational workflows that enable world-class visual content creation. This engagement begins as a one-month contract with the possibility of extending into a longer-term contract opportunity for the right person.

What You'll Do

• Manage photography, imaging, and retouching equipment inventories
• Maintain equipment checkout and tracking systems
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and replacement cycles
• Support studio productions and location shoots
• Oversee retouching workstations and artist hardware
• Maintain color management and monitor calibration standards
• Partner with IT on storage, backup, and workflow performance
• Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions
• Manage equipment purchasing and vendor relationships
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and technical documentation

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years managing photography, imaging, or creative production equipment
• Deep knowledge of professional camera systems and studio equipment
• Experience supporting high-end retouching environments
• Strong understanding of color management and calibration workflows
• Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom expertise
• Inventory management and asset tracking experience
• Vendor management and procurement experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Ecommerce studio experience
• Luxury retail experience
• Catalog production experience
• DAM platform experience
• AI-assisted imaging knowledge
• 3D capture or photogrammetry exposure
• Enterprise storage workflow knowledge

Why Apply

• Support premium luxury brand imagery
• Work alongside world-class creative teams
• Influence studio technology decisions
• Blend operations, technology, and creativity
• Opportunity to extend into a long-term role

The target hiring compensation for this role is $60- $70/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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