Junior Retoucher

2 weeks ago


MoretonInMarsh, United Kingdom Red Creative Full time

**JUNIOR RETOUCHER**

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a very experienced retouch team, learning new skills and to be mentored by a professional. You will be working closely with the Lead Retoucher and the photography team to deliver high quality imagery to a daily target on ecom, editorial and campaign for fashion retailers across model, still-life and mannequin. You’ll need to have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work confidently with an easy ability to multitask.

**SPECIFIC TASKS**:

- Working to deadlines and targets set by the Lead Retoucher, you will be following individual clients style guides to retouch consistently across online and campaign imagery.
- You will be trained and supported by the Lead Retoucher across all disciplines - mannequin / table-top / model / still-life / creative.

**RETOUCH;**
- Retouch allocated images per day completing all images briefed to a high standard following the Lead Retouchers direction.
- Work using same methods and processes consistent with the rest of the retouch team to ensure consistent final images are produced.
- Ensure colour consistency across imagery is exact through colour matching checks in retouch.
- Name and maintain digital assets file / structure per client.
- Back up and save all imagery once complete daily.
- Upload to client servers / wetransfer and dropbox as briefed.
- Proactively seek guidance to improve your techniques and efficiencies.
- Demonstrate studio flexibility in accordance to seasonal and business demands. Able to multitask and assertively work independently, capable of balancing ad-hoc projects with daily duties.
- Ensure standards of core jobs are maintained even in very busy periods.
- Interest in photography and potential ability to stand in for photographer if required (with training).
- Actively seek to widen knowledge of clients.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Previous retouching experience in a commercial environment - min. 1 year
- Fluent in adobe creative suite, advanced photoshop essential
- Strong knowledge of fashion brands and designers, interest in furthering knowledge
- Excellent work ethic
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and consistently display exceptional eye for detail
- Pro-active and able to show initiative and ideas to elevate the studio’s production routine and shoot results
- Able to work as a team in an environment with high pressure, multiple deadlines and manage client/studio expectation

**Salary**: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Moreton-In-Marsh, GL56 9JY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- commercial environment: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location