Retoucher

Company Overview

Dunelm stands as the UK's premier homewares retailer, boasting over 100,000 products. Our mission centers on making home life more enjoyable and creating a supportive workplace culture where employees feel welcomed and appreciated. We continuously aim to expand our reach by increasing customers, broadening selections, enhancing digital and physical services, and driving innovation through investment in supply chain, stores, and technology.

About the Brand Marketing and Studio Team

The Brand Marketing team focuses on amplifying brand affection, awareness, and consideration. Utilizing a variety of owned, earned, and paid media channels, the team supports our platform 'The Home of Homes' in promoting products responsibly and engaging communities. The Retoucher role is integral to the Studio team, working on high-profile projects to produce timely, high-quality visual content.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage daily assignments under guidance from senior team members.
• Accurately interpret editing briefs to ensure images are on brand.
• Proactively address challenges to maintain project flow.
• Apply expertise in photography and lighting to optimize image results.
• Collaborate closely with photographers and Studio colleagues to ensure efficient workflows.
• Support studio operations to deliver imagery meeting briefs and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct consistent quality checks emphasizing accuracy and detail.
• Handle a significant volume of images, adhering to production and business deadlines.
• Advocate for color precision across all business imagery.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging best practices.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships within Studio teams and the wider support center.
• Contribute to larger internal and external projects with senior team support.
• Participate in additional studio tasks and projects to enhance overall team performance.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate possesses a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for crafting compelling visuals. They thrive in fast-paced settings, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate effectively while maintaining high standards.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with Photoshop and other image editing tools.
• Expertise in recoloring imagery and ensuring color uniformity across sets.
• Retouching skills including removal of dust, scratches, and imperfections.
• Ability to isolate products using clean white backgrounds.
• Resizing and optimizing images for diverse applications.
• Complex retouching and image manipulation, including compositing and matching lighting, shadows, and perspective.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Calm and dependable under tight deadlines.
• Experience in dynamic environments where priorities can shift rapidly.
• Independence balanced with teamwork and collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solving and flexible in managing competing demands.
• Passion for homes, interiors, and lifestyle brands.
• Excellent time management skills and efficient workflow management.
• Creativity and willingness to contribute new ideas.