Mid- Level Retoucher in Redditch

Ranked #1 fastest-growing private company in The Sunday Times 100 2022, AYBL has quickly become one of the most iconic women's activewear brands worldwide. We are a passionate, innovative and ambitious brand on a mission to empower women through the power of fitness. Based in the UK, we are dedicated to providing premium, yet affordable activewear that encompasses our 'Together we thrive' ethos.

Main purpose of the role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented in-house mid-level e-commerce Image Retoucher to join our creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for retouching and enhancing product images for our online store, ensuring all visuals align with our brand standards. You will work across AYBL Group, supporting three brands. Collaborating closely with the brand and creative teams, you'll ensure a smooth flow of high-quality images for our website, presenting each product at its best.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support AYBL and Because of Alice across departments and brands, primarily reporting to the Lead Creative Designer for AYBL.
• Retouch e-commerce product images to meet brand standards, including colour correction, background removal, and other adjustments for a polished finish.
• Collaborate with photographers to ensure accurate image capture during photoshoots and assist with e-commerce prep for retouching.
• Optimize and export images for web use, ensuring fast loading times and quality; manage asset organization, test uploads, and final sign-offs.
• Maintain consistency across product images, ensuring alignment with style, lighting, and presentation guidelines.
• Manage a calendar to ensure smooth workflow across brands, meeting deadlines for product launches, website updates, and campaigns.
• Work with the creative team to produce visuals for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and online promotions, including ad hoc retouching for digital marketing and social media.
• Manage the image usage tracker, ensuring all assets are properly documented and utilized across platforms and campaigns.
• Conduct website reviews, updating images for older products and capturing missing images to ensure all products are displayed optimally.
• Able to respond effectively to last-minute requests and changes, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Bridge communication between the creative and e-commerce teams, ensuring test uploads and image consistency with brand guidelines.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in image retouching and e-commerce photography.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven image retouching experience, preferably in e-commerce or fashion.
• Proficient in Capture One, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with strong color correction and enhancement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in product imagery.
• Experience optimizing images for web use, balancing quality and speed.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines across brands.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Efficient in organizing and managing image assets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to last-minute image requests in a fast-paced environment.

Perks

• Discretionary yearly bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• Flexible working
• 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break
• 50% staff discount across AYBL Group
• Social events
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym membership
• £100 gift card upon joining
• Employee wellbeing support

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone's throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.