[Hiring] Retoucher @Equator Design

Role Description

As a Retoucher at Marks, you will play a critical role in ensuring the high-quality and consistency of our digital assets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Retouching and enhancing images.
• Collaborating with CGI artists, photographers, art directors, producers, and our wider creative teams in the UK and overseas.
• Working on industry-leading consumer packaged goods and premium brand Toy and Technology projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced retouching techniques to enhance and perfect digital images, maintaining the intended style and aesthetic.
• Work closely with CGI artists, producers, photographers, and art directors to understand project objectives and deliver retouched images that align with creative visions.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to other team members to elevate the quality of our collective creative output.
• Conduct final quality checks to eliminate errors and ensure images are client ready.
• Propose and implement process improvements for increased efficiency and quality.

Skills and Abilities

• Correct color, exposure, and composition with precision and attention to detail.
• Firm understanding of light and color.
• Engage with clients & creative teams to understand their specific retouching needs and ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote teams efficiently.
• Stay current with industry trends, technology, and AI integration to remain relevant and innovative.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across a large volume of images.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.

Quality Control

• Conduct final quality checks to eliminate errors and ensure images are client ready.
• Review the work of other colleagues to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

Client Interaction

• Engage with clients to understand their specific retouching needs and ensure client satisfaction while building confidence and strong partnerships.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a retoucher in a commercial photography or creative agency.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in image retouching and your understanding of brand building and design.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other relevant retouching software.
• Advanced knowledge of color correction, image compositing, and non-destructive editing.
• Experience working in a CGI-led environment, or with 3D design tools.
• Interest in industry trends and emerging retouching techniques to continually enhance workflows and capabilities.
• Experience and interest working in AI and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to work effectively with remote team members.

Company Description

Propelis is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include:

• Brand creative
• Packaging
• Print solutions
• Branded environments
• Content production

Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.