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!