Mid-Senior Retoucher

We are looking for a skilled Mid to Senior Level Retoucher to join our in-house team in Stratford, East London. This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, experience in high-end beauty and fashion retouching, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director/ Head Retoucher in our East London studio on a daily basis.

About Us:

Aly Studio Ltd is a London-based post-production company specialising in high-end fashion and beauty retouching for still imagery. Established in 2018, we are a small, female-led business working with some of the industry's most respected publications and brands.

Clients Include:

Publications: Arena Homme +, British Vogue, D Repubblica, Double, Fantastic Man, i-D, L'uomo Vogue, Marfa Journal, M le Monde, More or Less, Pop, Reedition, The Face, Vogue France, Vogue Italia, Vogue US, Wall Street Journal.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Retouch high-end fashion and beauty imagery for both editorial and commercial projects, adhering to quality control guidelines and feedback.
2. Work across a broad range of images and categories, ensuring consistency and quality.
3. Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One software.
4. Demonstrate clear brand understanding and deliver consistent, quality artwork to specification.
5. Support the Director and Head Retoucher with production processes, client communication, and day-to-day retouch operations to meet deadlines.
6. Maintain and organise personal retouch workload and checklist priorities.
7. Maintain open communication with the Director/Head Retoucher to ensure smooth workflow.

Requirements:

1. Middleweight-level industry experience in the retouching field, with at least entry-level industry experience in a professional retouching studio environment.
2. Excellent Photoshop knowledge and a strong understanding of grade.
3. Excellent knowledge of Capture One.
4. Advanced knowledge of retouching, particularly in fashion/beauty advertising and editorial.
5. Composite retouch experience.
6. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
8. Ability to multitask, manage, and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
9. Proactive attitude to problem-solving and improving systems.
10. Experience in production and client communication is preferred but not necessary.

Benefits:

1. Training and development opportunities.
2. Classpass membership.
3. Annual leave allowance.
4. Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about fashion and beauty retouching and want to be part of a creative and dynamic team, please submit your CV, portfolio, and cover letter outlining your experience.

In the next phase, there will be a technical exercise, and the successful candidates will be called for an in-person interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

1. 8 hour shift
2. Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

1. London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

1. A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

1. Adobe Photoshop: middleweight industry experience (required)