Photoshop Generalist (Windows, Remote, Hourly)
Listing checked September 13, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor seeks a Photoshop generalist who works on a Windows PC and can start right away. You will edit raster images, retouch photos, and build composites for photography, design, or post-production tasks. The role is remote and paid by the hour, and Mercor supplies no software license, virtual machine, or hardware. Your machine and display must already support screenshots above 2.5 megapixels, whether through one high-resolution monitor or two side-by-side screens.
What You'll Do7
- 1Edit raster images in Adobe Photoshop on your own Windows computer.
- 2Retouch photos by correcting color, removing flaws, and refining fine details.
- 3Composite multiple image layers into finished visuals for client projects.
- 4Capture screenshots of your work at more than 2.5 megapixels.
- 5Verify that your single-monitor or dual-monitor setup meets the screenshot rule before you start.
- 6Keep your Photoshop installation ready to open on short notice.
- 7Complete image editing tasks that match photographer, retoucher, or designer workflows.
Requirements7
- 1Hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop for raster image editing, retouching, or compositing.
- 2A working Photoshop installation on your own Windows PC that you can open today.
- 3A display setup that captures screenshots larger than 2.5 megapixels.
- 4Either one monitor at or above a listed resolution, such as 2560x1440 QHD, 3840x2160 4K, or 3440x1440 ultrawide, or two monitors side by side, each at 1920x1080 or higher, captured as one spanning image.
- 5A MacBook Pro 14-inch or 16-inch built-in display also meets the resolution side of the screenshot rule.
- 6Access to your own software and hardware, because Mercor does not provide licenses, virtual machines, or machines.
- 7Ability to work remote and track hourly tasks.
Who Should Apply
The best fit is someone who uses Photoshop on a Windows PC as part of regular raster editing, retouching, or compositing work. You can open the app today, and your screen setup already clears the 2.5-megapixel screenshot threshold through a single high-resolution monitor or a dual-monitor array captured as one image. This role is less suitable for candidates who need Mercor to supply a license, a virtual machine, or hardware. A frequent reason applicants miss the mark is listing Photoshop as a skill without a live installation or recent sample files. Another common low-fit signal is a display that cannot meet the screenshot rule, such as a single 1080p monitor or two screens that do not span into a single capture.
Salary Insight
Mercor lists $30 to $40 per hour for this remote, hourly engagement. That band fits production-level raster editing and retouching work, where pay often tracks your speed, portfolio depth, and the display setup you bring to the table. Advanced compositing or studio retouching experience can put you near the top of the range.
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Name your exact Photoshop version and show one screenshot over 2.5 megapixels in your application. Pair it with a before-and-after retouch or a layered composite, and state your monitor resolution so the reviewer can confirm your setup without follow-up questions.
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