Junior Retoucher

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Be part of a bold new chapter in content creation through a ground-breaking collaboration between M&S and The Production Factory. Together, we’re launching a dynamic new creative hub at the iconic Big Sky Studios – a purpose-built space to spark imagination, foster creativity and deliver excellence. This is more than a job; it’s a rare opportunity to help shape the visual identity of one of Britain’s best loved brands.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Junior Retoucher, you’ll work closely with the Senior Post Production Manager and wider creative team to deliver polished, on-brand imagery. You’ll be responsible for colour correction, image clean-up, masking, and compositing, while ensuring consistent output across seasonal collections. This is a fast-paced, high-volume studio environment requiring strong attention to detail, excellent workflow management, and a team-first mindset.

Please note: due to the nature of our business, this role is office-based 5 days per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Retouch high volumes of fashion and home stills content for digital and e-commerce use, ensuring assets are delivered on time and to brief.
• Carry out detailed image work including colour correction, masking, clean-up and basic compositing.
• Follow established retouching guidelines to maintain a consistent visual standard across all outputs.
• Perform rigorous quality control, checking all final imagery meets technical and creative requirements.
• Organise and manage image assets efficiently, supporting the team in smooth file delivery and handover.
• Collaborate with art direction, production, and styling teams to ensure visuals are aligned and delivered in line with creative vision.
• Keep up-to-date with software and retouching best practices to contribute to team performance and innovation.
• Support the wider team with image upload and delivery tasks as required.

SKILLS

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, with understanding of colour correction, clean-up, and technical specs for digital output.
• Detail-obsessed and quality-driven, with a keen eye for consistency and image polish.
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative and communicative, working well within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and responsive to feedback, while maintaining efficiency and creative integrity.
• Experienced in working to brand guidelines and delivering content that reflects an established brand identity.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Production Factory is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English