Lead Retoucher

• Lead the retouching workflow for high-volume e-commerce imagery while maintaining premium brand standards
• Retouch garments with an expert understanding of fabric, texture, and shape, particularly light and delicate fabrics
• Deliver natural, polished skin retouching while preserving realism
• Maintain accurate colour and product representation across all images
• Support creative and campaign retouching, including advanced compositing and image extensions
• Match and apply consistent colour grades across full campaign sets
• Extend backgrounds, build scenes, and enhance imagery where required
• Add creative grading and visual polish while remaining aligned with the brand aesthetic
• Contribute creative ideas and experimental approaches when developing campaign imagery
• Manage the intake of imagery from photoshoots, ensuring files are received, checked, and integrated smoothly into the retouching workflow
• Oversee the movement of images from shoot delivery into the main production funnel, ensuring efficient processing and prioritisation
• Manage and maintain organised file structures and image libraries, ensuring assets are clearly labelled, stored, and archived
• Handle imagery post-shoot, including ingesting files, organising assets, and preparing images for retouching
• Ensure accurate filing and delivery of all retouched images across e-commerce, marketing, and campaign outputs
• Oversee quality control checks to ensure all imagery meets brand standards before release
• Support the integration of AI and emerging retouching technologies to enhance workflow efficiency and production scalability
• Identify opportunities to improve retouching processes through automation, AI-assisted tools, and new techniques
• Help the team adopt innovative approaches to image production while maintaining the brand’s visual quality standards
• Work closely with photographers, stylists, producers, and the wider creative team to maintain visual consistency
• Provide input into team workflow, processes, and creative direction
• Lead by example within the retouch team, maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and organisation
• Support the development and upskilling of junior retouchers, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support
• Help identify opportunities for training, knowledge sharing, and process improvements within the team
• Contribute to career development pathways for junior team members, helping them grow their technical and creative retouching skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar fashion retouching role, ideally within a premium or luxury fashion brand
• Advanced retouching expertise in fashion imagery, skin, fabrics, and colour correction
• Strong understanding of light fabrics, garment structure, and texture preservation
• Experience working across both e-commerce and creative campaign imagery
• Strong ability to match grades and maintain consistency across full image sets
• Excellent organisation and file management skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in colour accuracy and product representation
• Interest in AI tools, automation, and new technologies within image production
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members is highly desirable

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events