At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance and retouch images, collaborating with creative teams on exciting projects.
- Company: Join a leading creative platform with a diverse team of 2,300 professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work remotely and stay ahead with the latest trends and technologies.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the industry by delivering exceptional visual content.
- Qualifications: 4+ years of retouching experience and a strong portfolio required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
SGK and SGS & Co have built an impressive roster in creative, strategy, digital commerce, experiential marketing, engineering, and creative content production, bringing together the incredible talent of 2,300 agency professionals. This collective expertise will come together under Marks, a Next-Gen Creative Platform built to thrive in today's global and local cultural conversations. Equator will continue to play an important role as an agency within Marks.
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. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing your expertise to deliver exceptional visual content.
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 and 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.
Minimum 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.
Retoucher in Birmingham employer: Marks
Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in its London studio. With a focus on employee growth, team members are empowered to take ownership of their projects while being supported by experienced colleagues and strong client relationships. This hybrid role offers the unique opportunity to lead creative initiatives for a globally recognised brand, making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment that values creativity and professional development.
