Retoucher in Leeds

About ZERO
Founded in 2023 and incubated by The Midnight Club, ZERO was created with a bold vision to reshape the standards of production. Beyond being a traditional production company, we lead industry innovation by setting new benchmarks in how we make through diversity, circularity, and outstanding on-set experiences. At ZERO, our work is influenced by cultural trends and movements, which impact how we approach and execute production. We prioritise cultivating talent and champion being different. We seek culturally attuned production methods and are always looking for betterment. If you’re excited about influencing the future of the industry and joining a team that thrives on pushing boundaries, ZERO is the place for you.

ZERO is fully integrated within The Midnight Club, serving as their trusted production partner. This close integration gives us a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with the creatives developing the concepts we bring to life. By working hand in hand, we break down the traditional boundaries that often exist between agencies and production companies, fostering a more fluid and collaborative production process.

THE ROLE
You’ll be part of ZERO’s in-house post team, retouching lifestyle, beauty, sport, product and brand campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands. The work spans quick-turn social sets and large multi-deliverable shoots with hundreds of assets, so you need instinct, speed and a sharp eye for what feels premium. The role is based in our Leeds office on a hybrid pattern, with at least three days a week on site.

• Retouch stills to a high commercial standard across lifestyle, beauty, sports, product and brand work
• Build clean, consistent looks through skin work, texture, colour, tonal balance, product detailing, compositing and light shaping
• Apply colour grading across stills in a way that feels intentional, cohesive and aligned with brand direction
• Handle full image sets: selects, clean-ups, batch treatments and multi-ratio outputs
• Translate client notes and markups into clear, polished results, offering creative solutions when challenges arise
• Work efficiently on both small sets and high-volume campaigns while maintaining accuracy
• Maintain tidy file structures, versioning, naming and QC
• Contribute to look development for new partners, pitches and internal creative R&D

ABOUT YOU
Demonstrable experience across lifestyle, beauty, sport, product or wider advertising campaigns.
Strong, natural skin work with an elevated finish.
Confident in clean-ups, compositing, plate blends, colour work and stills colour grading.
Creative problem-solving and a calm, methodical approach to tricky assets and tight deadlines.
Comfortable adapting style per brand and per brief.
Fast, organised and steady under pressure.
Expert with Photoshop and standard retouching workflows.
A portfolio that shows premium taste, consistency and attention to detail.

Nice to have:
Experience integrating CGI or 3D elements.
Ability to build actions, presets or workflow tools for speed and consistency.
Interest in exploring and shaping new AI-assisted tools.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY BENEFITS
25 days paid holiday (per annum) plus Bank holidays.
Xmas office closure in addition to your Holiday entitlement.
Company healthcare for yourself with HealthShield.
Assistance programme with 24/7 confidential access as part of your Health Shield plan.
Flexible working scheme - 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home, of your choosing.
Work Pension scheme.
Personalised development programs.

WHY ZERO?
At ZERO, we’re not just making things — we’re changing the way things are made. We believe in a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future for production, and we’re looking for people who share that vision. Joining ZERO means being part of a bold new venture, where you’ll have the chance to shape not only our company but the industry itself. ZERO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.