Retoucher and Product Photographer

The role of Retoucher & Product Photographer sits in our in-house Studio & Production Services department, where you will provide specialist expertise to ensure that all post-production and photography requirements are executed to a professional level to the brand.We are looking for a Junior Retoucher & Photographer who is passionate and driven to learn in a fast paced environment. Majority of the day to day work work involves Retouching and then will be Product Photography. 80% retouching and then 20% Product Photography.Day to day key responsibilities:Prepare and shoot a variety of products including jewellery.Retouching a variety of product types including still life, mannequin, flat lays and on model to a strict daily postproduction target.Retouch images to a high standard in both quality and quantity.Ensure colour consistency & correction on images ensuring they are consistent and a true representation of the product.Name and maintain digital asset file. Follow workflow procedure with structure organisation and upload images to web servers.Crop images and maintain file size specification guidelines.Perform quality assurance on all images.Be responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlinesShowing initiative and creativity within part of a team, which is constantly improving its imagery.Carry out ad hoc duties for the studio.Work collaboratively & liaise with other departments involved in the studio process to ensure that all product issues are flagged and retouched before distribution.Ensure work is completed in accordance with postproduction guidelines and use approved ways of working.Maintain the digital asset library and the integrity of folder structures.Check that all files adhere to asset naming conventions.Liaise with the 3rd party supplier and freelance contributors when required.Support with team administration tasks and coordination and workload when required and during periods of annual leave.Support Senior photographer on set when required.Occasional Ecommerce photography.Skills and Experience:A strong and confident communicator.An excellent working knowledge of Photoshop is essential.Strong retouching techniques and eye for detail.Self-motivation to hit deadlines and initiative to work as part of a team.Strong understanding of colour correction and correction.Proven ability to work efficiently on a high volume of images to meet deadlines.Good knowledge of photography and lighting equipmentExcellent punctuality record.Excellent organisation and communication skills.Education qualification to degree level of photography or equivalent.retouching and shooting product photography.Work in a fast-paced friendly studio environment dealing with still life, mannequin and flat lay apparel photography.Minimum 2-3 years of proven experience working in an e-commerce studioSoftware and Technical Skills:·        Adobe Photoshop and Bridge·        Capture one·        Microsoft office, excel and word·        Wacom Tablet·        Canon Equipment·        Profoto Lights·        Mac OSWe offer a diverse working environment where our colleagues are valued and respected, competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a strong and dynamic business. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.