LOCATION & FLEXIBILITY

• Role is based in Tunbridge Wells (ideally) or London
• Flexible working can be discussed, but studio time is important to team success
• Minimum 32 hours per week with at least 2 days in either UK studio
• Ideally full-time (40 hours per week), which would be 3 days per week in either studio

THE ROLE

As a Senior Retoucher, you will contribute to the creation of high-quality visual assets that align with JDO’s creative vision and client expectations.
You’re an on-pack specialist who can flex with confidence into off-pack, adapting tone and approach while keeping visual coherence. You know when to hero the product, when to hold back, and how to balance emotion with accuracy.
From first render to final pixel, you bring vision, care and precision, delivering on-pack and off-pack visuals that provoke emotion and build belief.
You’re a confident, craft-led creative with a sharp eye, steady hand and a deep understanding of how to make visuals sing. You bring calm leadership to the retouching process, blending creative thinking with technical finesse and a deep respect for design intent. You thrive in collaborative environments, lifting the quality of the work and the confidence of the team around you. You see beyond the task to the story, aligning imagery with emotion, brand and belief.
While we think we’re looking for a Senior Retoucher, we’ll also consider candidates at a midweight level, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you’re not quite ready to step up to a senior role; we can nurture and develop the right potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply an expert creative eye to rendered images and photographic assets, recognising and coaching in what constitutes strong visual storytelling.
• Excel in the development of emotive and engaging imagery, contributing ideas and experimenting with new techniques whilst encouraging and supporting others in this process.
• Demonstrate and communicate a recognition of what is required to enhance and elevate images to the highest quality standards whilst aligning with the creative vision for the brand.
• Utilise Photoshop, its associated image-processing apps and AI assisted platforms to produce high-quality assets.
• Apply and advise on image processing skills related to specific production processes and deliver artwork ready assets to support the production team in meeting deadlines.
• Maintain organised file structures and adhere to JDO’s file management standards to ensure seamless collaboration. Apply intuitive file construction and full editability while avoiding unnecessary over-complication. Advise others on conformity to these processes and principles.
• Plan and manage personal workloads to meet project deadlines, delivering work that meets client and internal expectations.
• Assist in project estimation and timeline planning where required.
• Apply a firm understanding of the design process and the role of retouching in enhancing JDO’s creative offerings.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, ensuring the team and stakeholders are informed of any challenges or required adjustments.
• Actively participate in and encourage team discussions, critiques and feedback sessions.
• Show a proactive attitude toward learning, demonstrating an eagerness to expand and nurture technical and creative knowledge.
• Take initiative to explore new tools, techniques, and approaches, sharing discoveries with the team.
• Support and mentor junior and middleweight members of the creative team.