At a Glance
- Tasks: Retouch product images to perfection and ensure top-notch quality control.
- Company: Creative production agency known for high-performing content and brand building.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with talented professionals.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enhance your portfolio while working on-site.
- Why this job: Showcase your retouching skills and make an impact on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years of retouching experience and expert Photoshop skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Wellcom London is looking for a detail-oriented product retoucher with an excellent eye for colour. This role is based on-site, 5 days a week, at our client's location in Solihull, reporting directly to the Photography Retouching Lead.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in colour-matching and retouching to a high standard.
- An exceptional eye for photo realism, detail, light and shade, colour correction and final treatment/grading.
- A strong portfolio of industry experience, presenting a wide range of retouching skills from product, advertising, skin and beauty to automotive and everything in between.
- Full knowledge and understanding of Photoshop, the photography shoot process, image capture packages, workflows, colour spaces and technical specifications for print and digital production.
- A strong work ethic with the ability to work on-site, client-facing in a role with challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication with all departments in order to ensure the smooth running of all projects.
Quality Control (QC):
- Review and approve images before delivery or upload to e-commerce platforms.
- Check colour accuracy, cropping, alignment, file naming, and consistency across image sets.
- Flag and communicate retouching or production issues to the team.
- Maintain QC checklists and contribute to improving post-production workflows.
- Ensure images meet both internal and external partner requirements.
Experience
- 2–4 years of professional retouching experience in an e-commerce or studio environment, working on-site with clients.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One.
- A good understanding of colour management, including screen and output profiles.
- Strong eye for detail, composition, and colour.
- Familiarity with file management systems, DAM software, and Photo workflow tools.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume image production setting.
- Ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines and high volumes.
Who are we?
We are a creative production agency that specialises in creating high-performing content across all channels, both locally and globally, partnering directly with agencies and clients to help build brands. Our ethos is simple: we work with super-talented people and clients to produce content that drives measurable results.
Retoucher in Birmingham employer: Wellcom London Limited
Wellcom London is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture in the heart of Clerkenwell. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for mentorship and skill development while providing a supportive environment that values creativity and innovation. Our comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options and mental health support, ensures that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
