Lead Retoucher & AI Imaging Specialist

Location: NY Metro Area

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are

The Lead Retoucher & AI Imaging Specialist is a hands-on creative technologist responsible for elevating ecommerce imagery through expert retouching, AI-assisted workflows, and quality leadership. Reporting to the Associate Director, Digital Imaging & Content Supply Operations, this role sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation—driving excellence in traditional retouching while helping shape how AI-generated imagery is responsibly introduced into production.

 

This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role for someone who loves building scalable workflows, refining imagery at a premium level, and staying at the forefront of imaging technology.

 

What You’ll Do

Lead Retouching & Quality Execution

• Act as the lead retoucher for ecommerce photography across still-life and on-figure imagery
• Guide and support a team of two ecommerce retouchers through complex edits, edge cases, and tight production timelines
• Step in hands-on when higher-level expertise or additional capacity is required
• Ensure consistent color accuracy and product integrity across all imagery
• Perform targeted quality reviews to maintain brand standards at scale

AI Imaging & Innovation

• Create, test, and refine prompts for AI-generated and AI-assisted imagery
• Evaluate AI outputs for realism, brand alignment, and production readiness
• Stay current on emerging AI imaging tools and apply them thoughtfully to production use cases
• Help determine which content types are best suited for AI generation versus traditional photography

Vendor & Workflow Collaboration

• Partner with the Associate Director to evaluate, onboard, and support offshore retouching partners
• Review offshore output, provide clear feedback, and guide corrective action when needed
• Collaborate with photographers, art directors and content operations partners
• Contribute to scalable workflows that balance automation, offshore production, and internal editing
• Document best practices as tools, standards, and workflows continue to evolve

 

You’ll Need to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in photography, digital media, visual arts, or a related field
• 6+ years of professional retouching experience in ecommerce or high-volume commercial environments
• Advanced expertise in Adobe Photoshop and modern retouching workflows
• Hands-on experience with AI-generated or AI-assisted imaging, including prompt development
• Experience with DAM tools such as Bynder or similar
• Experience reviewing and coordinating work with offshore or external partners
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• High attention to detail and comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Fashion or luxury retail experience preferred

 

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.

Compensation Range: 

100,000.00 - 120,000.00 USD