Senior Retoucher

Arne Clo Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing apparel and footwear brand in Warrington is seeking an experienced image retoucher. You'll be responsible for retouching high-quality images for various uses, ensuring brand consistency and collaborating with creative teams. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in the field, with expertise in Adobe Photoshop and a strong eye for detail. The role offers competitive benefits including generous holidays, onsite gym access, and private healthcare.

Benefits

32 Days Holiday

Generous staff discount

Free onsite gym

Private Healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional retouching experience, preferably in fashion, beauty, product, or editorial industries.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Lightroom, Capture One, and other image processing tools a plus.
• Strong eye for detail, quality, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and colour-correct high-volume images for e-commerce use.
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Apply advanced retouching techniques including skin retouching and background cleanup.

Skills

Professional retouching

Adobe Photoshop

Colour theory

Detail-oriented

Feedback skills

Tools

Lightroom

Capture One

Job description

Overview

Reporting to our Studio Manager, you'll be responsible for retouching images that meet our brand guidelines used across our e-commerce platform and marketing usage.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and colour-correct high-volume, high-quality images for print, digital, and e-commerce use
• Ensure visual consistency across campaigns and maintain brand aesthetic
• Apply advanced retouching techniques including skin retouching, compositing, colour grading, and background cleanup
• Collaborate with photographers and art directors to meet creative briefs
• Manage and prioritise multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Review and provide feedback to junior retouchers or freelancers
• Maintain a high standard of quality control in all assets delivered
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and best practices

What will success look like

• Image quality & accuracy
• Efficiency & delivery timelines
• Brand alignment & creative execution
• Team collaboration & communication
• Innovation & process improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional retouching experience, preferably in fashion, beauty, product, or editorial industries
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Lightroom, Capture One, and other image processing tools a plus
• Solid understanding of colour theory, lighting, and composition
• Strong eye for detail, quality, and consistency
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

About ARNE

ARNE is a rapidly growing UK-based Apparel and Footwear brand, built around minimalism and a philosophy of "Less Is More" both in the way we dress and the way we choose to live our lives. Our vision is to deliver simplicity, high-quality and timeless clothing that offers genuine value for money. Headquartered in Birchwood Park near Warrington, we design and develop all our products in the UK, manufacture in both the Near and Far East and ship directly to customers via ARNEclo.com.

Since launching in 2018 from our mum's bungalow, ARNE has grown rapidly. We have partnered with Selfridges, both in-store and online, and are excited to be opening our first standalone retail store in August 2025. Looking ahead, we plan to grow internationally and strengthen our brand through new product categories, particularly in Footwear and Womenswear, as well as investment in Paid Media, CRM activity and continued creative development.

Our all-new, fully bespoke 36,000 sq ft HQ will be home for at least the next 5-10 years. While it's not in our nature to shout too loudly, our sights are firmly set on taking ARNE global and establishing ourselves as a truly iconic UK brand.

Team

Sits within the photography and creative team. This role ensures that every image reflects ARNE's brand quality, creativity, and consistency. ARNE are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join our growing team.

What we offer

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024 & 2025
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Free onsite gym
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100's of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme