Job Title: Junior Retoucher (FTC) |
Location: London |
Reporting To: Creative Operations Manager |
Who we are |
At Monica Vinader, we’re on a mission to prove that buying better, wearing longer and doing better don’t have to be mutually exclusive. From our commitment to making the most sustainable jewellery we can using precious materials, to the timeless style and endless versatility of our pieces, we are driven to making everyday fine jewellery accessible and affordable. And don’t just take our word for it, we are proud to be recognised in the industry through our recent awards, proving we are leading the way in sustainable jewellery: Jewellery Business of the Year, 2024, Positive Luxury Best Sustainable Watch/Jewellery Brand, 2024, Country and Town House Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK and NI), 2024, Inspiring Workplaces
We are digital first, omni-channel, customer obsessed, female led and inclusive, focused on creating meaningful relationships with our community, who we owe our success to. We are looking for someone special to join our team to help us make luxury something we can all enjoy everyday. |
Where we need your help |
We have all the makings of an iconic brand - beautiful products that are timeless and designed to last, service that exceeds our customers expectations, a passionate founder that cares deeply about doing what is right and a loyal and growing community who advocate for us. The Junior Retoucher role is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Brand team, working alongside our in-house Retoucher to bring to life elevated product imagery for a fixed term placement of 6 months.
The ideal candidate is an organised retoucher ideally with experience retouching to a high level for luxury brands. Any experience retouching jewellery is a plus. They should have strong technical skills, a keen eye for detail and colour and feel comfortable communicating their bandwidth, taking direction and applying feedback from senior team members. If you are comfortable juggling multiple projects, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect role for you. |
What you’ll do |
Retouch e-commerce flatlay and on model product photography images to a high and consistent standard in line with Brand guidelines Ensure colour consistency between image and physical product Name and maintain digital asset file/structure organisation and upload images to DAM Ensure all imagery is sized correctly to support correct delivery Collaborate with photographers as needed to give direction and troubleshoot as they’re shooting - giving insight to what can be achieved in post to be consistent with the guidelines Consistently checking own work for errors with minimal amends Have strong understanding of workflow and deadlines with the ability to react quickly to email requests and action where necessary Be responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlines, being sure to communicate any concerns with meeting agreed targets Be proactive and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve the service of the studio team Carry out ad hoc duties within the content team when required including updating trackers with statuses Liaise effectively with other departments involved in the studio process Provide clear and effective communication to the Creative Content Manager, updating on progress, key dates and deadlines to ensure the smooth delivery of targets
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What you’ll bring |
High technical proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe Creative and Mac OS. Experience using CaptureOne is ideal, but not essential. Strong retouching skills Strong understanding of colour, colour space and RGB to CMYK conversions Proven ability to work efficiently on a high volume of images and meet challenging deadlines Proven experience retouching product (Jewellery) photography is ideal, but not essential Previous experience working within a digital photographic studio is ideal, but not essential Proficient understanding of studio and retouch workflow Proactive work ethic Positive can-do attitude Excellent eye for detail Understanding of print, digital and file specifications
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To be successful at Monica Vinader... |
You are a doer You’re a team player You’re humble You are honest, straightforward and transparent You are a good teacher/mentor (approachable and accessible) You want to get your hands dirty You solve problems You are resilient You are flexible You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly You love working in a creative environment You have a sense of humour You are an insatiable learner
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Additional Requirements |
Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. |
Travel Requirements |
Occasional travel to our Norfolk office may be required. |
Our Aims and Values |
Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service. We are: Customer Obsessed Our customers are at the core of everything we do. We will always deliver an outstanding and personal experience to them every time they interact with us, to ensure their ongoing support and loyalty. Caring We treat people with respect, as we would want to be treated. We are apolitical and assume good intentions in others. We are open and honest with each other while ensuring we take an empathetic and supportive approach. Fast Paced We are passionate about what we do, and we want to reach as many customers as fast as we can. We combine focus with pragmatism and flexibility so that we can move at pace in whichever direction we need to take. Exceptional We have a relentless desire to continually learn and improve to ensure our products and approach are exceptional. Our tenacity, high standards and attention to detail give us a competitive advantage. Commercial We focus hard on facts and approach things in a logical, rational and analytical way. We challenge each other to make sure we make decisions and take actions that create value for our business and our customers. Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge:
Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve. |
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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company. |
