Digital Designer (AI and Retouching)

City of London Full-Time No home office possible

Overview

Digital Designer (AI & Retouching) – We’re looking for a Designer with a passion for AI, a sharp eye for detail, and exceptional retouching skills to join our design team. You’ll be part of a group pushing boundaries in how AI and design come together, working on image-heavy projects at scale across a range of accounts. This role blends creativity, precision, and experimentation; you should enjoy iteration and process as much as aesthetics, thriving in detail and maintaining high standards even when the pace is fast and the volume is high. You’ll collaborate with a talented, supportive team that values curiosity and technical mastery, and have the opportunity to grow AI skills within design workflows.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Create and enhance imagery using a range of AI tools, including eight&four’s proprietary tools, adapting quickly as new technologies emerge
Serve as a pro-level retoucher, delivering premium-quality visuals for multiple clients
Art direct and prompt AI imagery, shaping composition through props, tone, and lighting
Maintain high standards across large volumes of assets, keeping file management organized and workflows efficient
Collaborate with creatives and technologists to solve problems, find smart workarounds, and continuously improve processes
Share knowledge and help upskill the wider team in retouching and AI best practice
Work across diverse brands, balancing craft and innovation

Requirements

Experience in a creative or digital agency environment, accustomed to working at pace and volume
Deep expertise in retouching (Photoshop proficiency essential)
Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite with strong technical understanding of image editing, compositing, and colour management
Strong understanding of photography, lighting, and composition
Curiosity and confidence using AI image tools (Midjourney, Firefly, DALL·E, Runway, etc.)
A genuine passion for photography and storytelling through visuals
Process-led, detail-obsessed mindset with pride in precision
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
Not precious; comfortable with repetition, multiple versions, and ongoing refinements
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-disciplinary teams