Image Retoucher / Editor

MandM Direct Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

2 days volunteering

Career Growth

Staff Discounts

Company Pension

Generous Holiday Allowance

Birthday Day Off

Free Parking

Health & Wellbeing programme

Job summary

MandM Direct Limited in Hereford is seeking a mid-level Image Retoucher/Editor to join our Studio team. You will deliver high-quality, colour-accurate e-commerce imagery for major global brands, while hitting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role is a 6-month fixed term contract, full-time and onsite, with opportunities to develop technical skills in Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud within our Hereford office, located in the city centre.

Qualifications

• Proven Retouching Experience: mid-level editing of high-volume ecommerce imagery.
• Software Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and CC across PC/Mac.
• Pace & Time Management: Manages high-volume workflows under tight deadlines.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of digital photography, lighting and colour accuracy.
• AI Tool Knowledge (Desirable): Experience with AI-driven image editing tools is a plus.
• Background (Desirable): Experience in retail/e-commerce studio environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute editing, colour correction, and retouching across ecommerce photography and campaign assets.
• Quality check and colour-match digital files against physical samples for accuracy.
• Maintain MandM photography guidelines to ensure consistent output.
• Work with Photography, Styling, and Imaging teams to ensure timely asset handover.
• Collaborate with Buying teams to reflect current samples and requirements.
• Communicate across the department to resolve workflow bottlenecks and meet timelines.
• Adopt new editing tools and AI-driven technologies to maximise efficiency.
• Assist photographers with image editing during high-volume periods.
• Provide cover in the absence of senior imaging roles to keep operations running.

Skills

Proven Retouching Experience

Pace & Time Management

Technical Knowledge

AI Tool Knowledge

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

About The Role

Image Retoucher / Editor

Hereford, England, United Kingdom

Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite (5 days a week, standard office hours)

The Opportunity

As we enter our busy peak period, we are looking for a skilled mid-level Image Retoucher / Editor to join our fast-paced Studio team. Working in one of the most creative hubs of our business, you will deliver high-quality, colour-accurate e-commerce model photography, still life images, and editorial digital assets featuring major global brands. If you are an expert in Adobe Photoshop who can hit the ground running and thrive in a dynamic studio environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Who Are we?

MandM is one of the biggest employers in Herefordshire and one of Europe’s leading online, off-price retailers, selling branded Fashion, Sport & Outdoor products for Men, Women and Children.

We offer our customers fantastic value by partnering with companies who we have built long term relationships with, enabling us to offer our customers big household names and up-and-coming brands, giving fantastic value all year round.

We are located in the heart of Hereford City Centre in our brand new, state of the art office. The modern, stylish workspace was designed to encourage collaborative working, teamwork and creativity - everything that MandM is all about.

As our business continues to grow we are recruiting for a talented Image Retoucher/Editor to join our growing team. Why not come be a part of our journey to success and take advantage of all MandM can offer you!

More than a role

• Competitive Salary: Your talent deserves recognition
• Giving Back: 2 days paid volunteering to support a cause you care about
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow
• Staff Discounts: Stay stylish with our exclusive discounts.
• Company Pension: Secure your financial future.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 5 weeks of well-deserved breaks. You even have the option to buy an extra week
• Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOU
• Free Parking
• Health & Wellbeing programme; we’ll look after you

The Role Scope

Reporting to the Studio Manager, you will ensure all studio photography and campaign assets meet MandM’s high standards of quality, colour accuracy, and high-volume productivity.

Role key responsibilities

High-Volume Retouching & Colour Accuracy

• Execute editing, colour correction, and retouching across e-commerce model photography, still life, and seasonal campaign assets.
• Quality check and colour-match digital files against physical garment samples to guarantee consistent fit and accurate product representation online.
• Maintain strict MandM photography guidelines, ensuring backgrounds, aesthetics, and visual standards remain consistent across all output.

Studio Workflow & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Photography, Styling, and Imaging teams to maintain an organised and timely flow of assets from shooting through to handover.
• Collaborate with Buying teams to ensure imagery accurately reflects current samples and business requirements.
• Communicate effectively across the department to resolve workflow bottlenecks and keep processing timelines on track.

Technical Innovation & Studio Support

• Adopt and integrate new editing tools, software advancements, and AI-driven technologies to maximise efficiency and workflow speed.
• Assist photographers with image or video editing when required during high-volume periods.
• Provide cover in the absence of the Images Executive or Imaging Specialist to keep studio operations running smoothly.

About You

What we’re looking for

• Proven Retouching Experience: Mid-level experience editing and retouching high-volume e-commerce product and model imagery (ready to hit the ground running with minimal training).
• Software Expertise: Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite across PC/Mac platforms.
• Pace & Time Management: Strong organisational skills with a proven track record of managing high-volume workflows under tight deadlines.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of digital photography, lighting, colour and garment accuracy standards.
• AI Tool Knowledge (Desirable): Prior experience with AI-driven image editing tools or platforms is a strong plus.
• Background (Desirable): Prior experience in retail/e-commerce studio environments or a background in digital photography is advantageous.

Why Join MandM?

• Work with Big Brands: Edit and retouch imagery for some of the biggest global names in fashion, sports, and outdoor wear.
• Modern Workspace: Work from our brand-new, state-of-the-art head office in Hereford City Centre.
• Immediate Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving our imagery standard during our peak commercial trading period.

About Us

Our Values

At MandM, our employees are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and making a real impact in the industry. We pride ourselves on upholding these core values in everything we do.

The people

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Entrepreneurial approach