White Stuff
Junior Retoucher
Job description
Who We Are
White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. Since then, we've grown into a multi-channel retailer with shops and concessions across the UK and internationally, offering thoughtfully designed womenswear, menswear, accessories and homeware.
Our original prints, designed in-house, intricate detailing and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're creative, collaborative and passionate about our brand. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking, accountability and continuous improvement at every level, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.
Who You Are
You are a creative, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality imagery and has a passion for fashion, photography and visual storytelling.
You'll be excited by the opportunity to join White Stuff's in-house photography studio and contribute to the creation of best-in-class digital content. You have a strong eye for detail, an eagerness to learn and develop your retouching skills, and a genuine interest in the wider fashion and retail landscape
You'll be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships across creative, ecommerce and studio teams. Most importantly, you'll be motivated to continually improve processes and outputs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.
The Role
As a Junior Retoucher within White Stuff's Creative Team and in-house Photography Studio, you will report to the Mid-weight Retoucher and support the delivery of high-quality imagery across all digital channels.
Working closely with the Photography, Creative and Ecommerce teams, you will be responsible for retouching and preparing imagery for online use, ensuring products are accurately colour matched and presented consistently across all customer touchpoints.
Alongside ecommerce imagery, you will have opportunities to support the retouching of wider creative assets, including campaign, social media, print, press and marketing content.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of retouching fundamentals who is looking to further develop their technical expertise within a fast-paced fashion retail environment.
What You'll Be Doing
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Retouching high-volume ecommerce imagery, including model and still-life photography, in line with brand guidelines.
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Ensuring accurate colour correction and consistency across all imagery.
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Supporting the retouching of creative assets for marketing, campaign, social and print projects as required.
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Working closely with photographers and the wider studio team to resolve image queries and maintain quality standards.
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Collaborating with the Mid-weight Retoucher and Post Production Manager to manage amendments and prioritise workload effectively.
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Delivering imagery to agreed deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Following and contributing to established studio workflows and best practices.
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Continuously reviewing output and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
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Supporting the management and delivery of digital assets through established studio workflows, including Capture One, Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and emerging AI-assisted retouching tools.
What You'll Need
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A portfolio demonstrating strong retouching skills across ecommerce and/or creative imagery.
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Previous experience within a professional photography studio, creative agency or ecommerce environment is desirable.
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Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and the wider Adobe Creative Suite.
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Understanding of colour correction, colour management and image optimisation.
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Experience working on Mac operating systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across different teams.
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An interest in photography, fashion and digital content creation.
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Experience with video editing is advantageous but not essential.
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Awareness of, or interest in learning, industry-standard studio technologies including Capture One, Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and AI-assisted retouching tools.
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A willingness to embrace new technologies and evolving workflows within digital image production.
Personal Attributes
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A keen creative eye and exceptional attention to detail.
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High standards and a commitment to producing quality work.
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Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn.
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Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to move between high-volume production work and creative projects.
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Positive team player with a collaborative mindset.
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Passionate about delivering the best possible customer-facing imagery.
What We Offer
At White Stuff, you'll be part of a creative and supportive team environment where you'll have opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career.
Our benefits include
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Hybrid working
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Annual bonus opportunity
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Up to 25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays
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Two additional paid volunteering days each year
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50% staff discount
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Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
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Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Assurance
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Interest-free season ticket loan
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Pension contribution
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities
We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.
