Retoucher

JOB PURPOSE We are seeking a Senior Creative Retoucher with a passion for visual excellence, particularly in the automotive industry. You must have advanced technical expertise and a strong ability to enhance and refine CGI images for a variety of productions. This role is ideal for a highly experienced retoucher looking to take the next step in their career, working on global campaigns for a well known, luxury automotive brand.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Execute high-end image retouching at every stage of the process, from image preparation to final color grading and conversions.

• Integrate and enhance CGI elements, ensuring photorealistic quality through precise lighting, scale, perspective, focus, and grain matching Confidential - Not for Public Consumption or Distribution

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead creative and technical execution on projects, from initial concept through to final delivery

• Collaborate with CGI artists, photographers, and animation teams to integrate multi-disciplinary visual assets seamlessly

• Ensure strict quality control across all final deliverables, maintaining consistency in color, tone, and detail

• Supervise and support junior retouchers, providing mentorship and training to elevate team capabilities

• Work closely with Producers to manage project timelines, deliverables and client expectations

• Optimize workflows, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve production pipelines

• Travel for work-related events, productions, and training as required REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of professional experience in high-end photography retouching and / or CGI post production

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for high-end compositing and retouching

• Strong understanding of CGI pipelines, including rendering, lighting, textures, shaders, structures, photorealistic finishing and post-production integration

• A good understanding of Microsoft and the rest of the Adobe Suite

• A deep passion for creativity, photography, visual effects and CGI production

• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadline

• Strong team leadership skills with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and efficiency

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining the highest creative and technical standards

• Willingness and ability to travel for work-related events and productions

KEY QUALITIES

• Team player

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Curious about new solutions, technology and techniques

• Open-minded and determine to integrate all teams to provide the best outcome for the client

• Solutions orientated

• Just a good person to work with!