Junior Retoucher

Junior Retoucher

London, UK

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office at least four days a week. If you require flexibility on this, please discuss with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Junior Retoucher do at WPP Production?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Retoucher who is looking for the next step in their career. They will have a passion for delivering exceptional, pixel-perfect retouching for print, large-format and high-visibility commercial campaigns.

This role is not hybrid – we are specifically looking for retouching specialists, not graphic designers who occasionally retouch.

You will collaborate with creative teams and art directors, supported by the senior retoucher, to bring campaigns to life for global clients. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of technical expertise, a refined eye for detail and a drive to deliver campaigns to the highest production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on briefs from internal and external clients, assisted by the senior retoucher
• Deliver a consistently high quality of retouching that is on brand, supported by the senior retoucher, within the agreed timeframes
• Creative and executional retouching and photography compositing assignments
• Ensure accurate colour correction of imagery in line with client or creative requests
• Interaction and exposure to AI tools such as Topaz and Magnific
• Attend stakeholder meetings, ensuring the best possible outcome, depending on the request
• Be responsible for highlighting any retouching/colour issues
• Ensure the imagery is correct to the digital guidelines (naming/colour space/dimensions, )
• Retouch assets for print, large format and digital deliverables, while ensuring precision and consistency
• Responsible for filing best practice (server and SharePoint ownership)

• Working as part of a team delivering high-end image retouching for beauty, fashion, product and commercial campaigns.
• Deliver colour accuracy, skin tone refinement, texture control and composition balance across all outputs
• Creating files for both RGB and CMYK workflows
• Escalate any issues to the senior retoucher (your line manager)
• Appreciation, adherence and enforcement of WPP Production key policies

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience working as part of a high-end image retouching team and compositing in creative and print studios within the industry
• Strong working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator and all image retouching practices, including generative AI
• Have a background in accurate colour correction using physical and digital swatches
• Experience of creating and adapting imagery for different colour profiles
• Understand basic photography and perspective
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of work
• A 'can do' attitude and calmness under pressure
• Be a detail-oriented, collaborative team-player
• Be proactive in keeping skills up to date and drive self-improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and communicate challenges accordingly
• Fluent spoken and written English is essential

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Why work here: 
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact 
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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