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Application Deadline
8 November 2025
Department
Photography
Location
Poole - Unit 1
Compensation
£32,000 - £37,000 / year
Description
This role is based out of our Poole Studio. We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future. We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!
Who we are
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, partly employee‑owned, family‑run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good. The Living Wage Foundation’s statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK.
The role
As a Retoucher/Editor, you will support the creative team in enhancing and refining imagery to ensure it meets our brand’s high standards. Working closely with photographers and art directors, you’ll help bring our visual concepts to life through careful image editing and retouching. As a Lush enthusiast with a passion for cosmetics, you’ll ensure that all content is edited to the highest standards possible. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the ever‑growing photography team within Lush, with your core focus on creating and elevating high‑quality content for Lush‑owned platforms and beyond.
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Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure best practices are implemented, maintaining organised file structures, correct file naming conventions, image protocols, and overall quality control standards.
* Confidently deliver high‑quality work across multiple projects simultaneously, from detailed product colour‑matching to complex compositing and creative problem‑solving.
* Seamlessly switch between different projects, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
* Guarantee all imagery meets brand standards — delivering pixel‑perfect, colour‑accurate, and visually impactful results.
* Collaborate effectively with the Photography and Production teams to ensure imagery is matched to the correct sample, the sign‑off process is efficient, and deadlines are consistently met.
* Stay technically sharp: keep abreast of industry trends, new Photoshop techniques, and best practices for high‑volume workflows. Proactively suggest process improvements to boost quality and efficiency.
* Work independently and under pressure: confidently manage multiple edits and tight turnarounds, always delivering at the highest standard.
* Integrate AI‑assisted retouching techniques to improve workflow.
* Occasional creative support: assist with creative ideation through the lens of what can be achieved.
Skills we are looking for
* Excellent Photoshop expertise: advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC, and editing best practices (colour correction, compositing, skin retouching, etc.).
* Proactively communicate status of projects and workload. Work with a variety of stakeholders ensuring all retouching is delivered to deadline.
* Establish excellent interdepartmental relationships through thorough understanding of the product and ability to respond to feedback.
* Strong portfolio demonstrating proven ability to retouch to a premium commercial and campaign standard, while improving high‑volume photographic workflows.
* Exceptional attention to detail, spotting the smallest inconsistencies in colour, texture, and composition.
* E‑commerce + campaign experience: confident working across high‑volume e‑commerce imagery and creative, stylised campaign assets.
* Skilled at working with photographers, producers, and other creatives, translating constructive feedback into actionable improvements.
* Constantly seek ways to improve image quality, reduce retouching time, and streamline workflows.
* Calm under pressure: comfortable working to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities, staying focused on quality.
* Keep up to date with Adobe software updates and new techniques to continuously improve craft.
Must haves
* At least 2 years of existing editing industry experience at a commercial/professional capacity.
* Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and intermediate skills in Capture One.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)
* Enhanced paternity leave*
* Bonus scheme
* Day off for weekday birthdays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
* Cycling to work scheme
* Discounted rail and bus season tickets
* Employee assistance programme
* We’re 10% Employee Owned – all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and sharing in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
* Support groups, film nights, yoga, meditation sessions and much more
* *Tailored gender‑affirming care
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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