Post-Production Coordinator / Retoucher

Full-Time | In Studio (Venice Beach, Ca)OverviewERL is seeking a highly organized Post-Production Coordinator / Retoucher to support all phases of our photo studio workflow. This full-time role works closely with our photographer, Eli Russell Linnetz, managing selects, file handling and renaming, printing, retouching coordination, studio prep, and providing high-quality retouching and color grading.Company DescriptionERL, founded by designer Eli Russell Linnetz, is an American ready-to-wear brand based in Venice Beach, California. Since its launch in 2020 in partnership with Comme des Garçons, ERL has gained recognition for its colorful, California-inspired designs and all-American staples. The brand offers menswear, womenswear, suiting, accessories, and childrenswear, with all creative elements, including photography and campaigns, managed in-house. ERL's designs have been showcased globally, including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. In 2024, ERL expanded with its first flagship store in Venice Beach, exclusively selling its "Made in California" collection, known for its ethically crafted and vintage-inspired pieces.Post-Production WorkflowPhase 1 — Capture & BackupMake Initial Selects On Set Or Within 24 Hours Of ShootingBack Up All Assets To Two Clearly Labeled Hard DrivesPhase 2 — Wide Selects ReviewPrint Wide Selects; Prepare Board Or Floor LayoutsReview And Narrow Selects With Eli And The Creative Team Upload Wide Selects To The Designated Dropbox FolderPhase 3 — Final Selects Confirm Final Selects With Eli Upload Finalized Selects To Dropbox Prepare High-Resolution Files For RetouchingPhase 4 — Printing & Scanning Print Finals Using Designated Printers Maintain Ink, Paper, And Printing Supplies Scan Printed Images; Upload To Dropbox Confirm Scan Count Matches Retoucher DeliveryPhase 5 — Recolor & Approvals Conduct Recolor Sessions With Eli Apply Adjustments Until Final Color ApprovalPhase 6 — Delivery & Archiving Deliver Final Assets Per Project Requirements Label, Archive, And Store Assets In Shared Drive / Dropbox Communicate Completion Of Each Phase To The TeamPre-Production SupportPrepare And Charge All Camera Equipment (Polaroid, Batteries)Clear Or Purchase SD CardsPack Tether Cords And Organize Hard Drives (2tb Samsung Drives)Maintain Extra Drives And Supplies On HandEnsure Racks And Boards Are Set In StudioOrder Backdrop ColorsFinalize And Circulate Shoot SchedulesCoordinate Pick-Ups And Drop-OffsRetouchingAssist With Retouching For Campaigns, Lookbooks, E-Comm, And Special ProjectsMaintain Consistency With Erl’s Visual Identity And Color SensibilityRequirements 2–4+ Years In Post-Production, Retouching, Or Photo Studio RolesProficiency In Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, And Organized File WorkflowsStrong Organizational And Communication SkillsAbility To Work Efficiently Under Tight TimelinesMust Be Able To Work In-Studio In Venice BeachPreferredExperience In Fashion, Editorial, Or Fine-Art PhotographyStrong Understanding Of Color Theory And Color CorrectionFamiliarity With The ERL Aesthetic