TL;DR

Retoucher: Responsible for high-quality post-production of digital images, ensuring brand standards, creative vision, and technical specifications with an accent on advanced retouching techniques, color theory, and composition. Focus on image enhancement, quality assurance across diverse output formats, and efficient workflow optimization.

Location: Hybrid (Johannesburg, South Africa), with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

%hirify_global% is a Global Content Production Company and part of WPP, partnering with top brands worldwide to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content.

What you will do

Execute high-quality post-production of digital images, meeting brand standards and creative vision.
Perform advanced retouching techniques including skin, color, exposure, and object removal.
Ensure consistency in color, tone, and aesthetic across all images within a series.
Manage and prioritize a high volume of images and projects within tight deadlines.
Collaborate closely with photographers, art directors, and creative team members.
Maintain and enhance image quality for various output formats (web, print, social).

Requirements

Professional experience as a Retoucher with a strong portfolio.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, utilizing non-destructive workflows.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Lightroom or Capture One for raw image processing.
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sensibility.
Ability to manage workflows, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
English: B2 required.

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Photography, Graphic Design, or Visual Arts, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, InDesign).

Culture & Benefits

Hybrid working model with teams in the office around four days a week.
Fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection.
Commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities.
Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning within a global network.
Core values include Hands on, Honesty, Heart & Soul, Happy Family, and Hungry.