Overview
Responsibilities and expectations for a retouching specialist focused on high-quality artwork, colour accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines within an ecommerce and wholesale environment.
Responsibilities
* Perform art working and image editing of photography to the highest standards, adhering to quality control guidelines and feedback on still life and model images.
* Be highly proficient in the Adobe Suite and Capture One software.
* Work across a broad range of images and categories during ecommerce seasonal uploads and wholesale selling seasons (JOOR) to meet upload targets.
* Establish technical ability pertaining to invisible mannequins, model, product and jewellery images.
* Demonstrate clear brand understanding and deliver consistent, quality artwork to specification.
* Act as an ambassador for retouch guidelines, supporting detailed retouching notes and feedback provided by the Senior Retouchers and Content & Image Coordinator.
* Act on behalf of the Senior Retouchers in their absence to translate and apply creative direction through to final deliverables.
* Support Senior Retouchers with production processes and day-to-day retouch operations to meet deadlines.
* Quality control on editing and colour checking/matching images with garments/products to ensure consistent colour accuracy.
* Suggest retouch processes and software to enhance and update studio processes; collaborate with Photo Studio peers to advise on effective methods and provide innovative solutions to increase efficiency of the retouch workflow.
* Maintain and organise personal retouch workload and checklist priorities, ensuring assets are submitted onto the VW dropbox for approval from the Senior Retouchers or Image and Content Coordinator.
* Devise training and support with the Senior Retouchers to develop the team's technical and creative skills with Adobe Suite and Capture One.
* Ensure consistent and open communication with the Senior Retouchers, Image and Content Coordinator or Ecom Studio Operations Manager to feedback on delays or changes to delivery schedules/deadlines.
* Note: during the interview process you will be asked to complete a retouch trial set by the team, followed by a meeting onsite at our Merton Office.
Qualifications
* 4 years' experience minimum within retouch/edit field.
* A strong portfolio of creative work.
* Able to attend our SW19 office at least 3 times a week.
* Excellent Photoshop knowledge and a strong understanding of colour spaces and Mac systems.
* Advanced knowledge of automotive retouching, specifically on still life, mannequin, and model.
* Composite retouch experience.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate.
* Problem solving and decision-making skills – solution-focused.
* Ability to multitask, manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proactive attitude to problem solving and improving systems.
* The capability to perform under pressure.
* Experience in an ecommerce setting is preferred.
* Commercially astute.
Benefits
* Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands; benefits include staff discounts, training, health & wellbeing support (private medical health insurance, EAP, gym discounts, access to financial planning service, etc.).
* Perkbox membership: access to a wide range of perks, discounts, and wellness resources.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career.
* Opportunity to work for a company that cares about its people and the environment.
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