Senior Retoucher

Publicis Production; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Production in India seeks a Senior Retoucher to deliver production-ready imagery across automotive, lifestyle, product, beauty, and more for US clients. You will lead retouching efforts, perform advanced compositing, ensuring color accuracy in RGB/CMYK and maintaining brand integrity.

The role requires mentoring mid-level artists, driving workflow improvements, and collaborating with CGI, design, and production teams to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of professional retouching in an agency, studio, or production setting.
• Proven cross-category retouching across lifestyle and product imagery.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility and high-quality execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in design/photography or equivalent experience.
• English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-end retouching across automotive, lifestyle, product, beauty, and environmental imagery.
• Perform advanced compositing, cleanup, enhancement, and image manipulation with realism.
• Adapt retouching style to client, brand, and category requirements.
• Deliver final assets for print, digital, web, and e-commerce platforms.
• Mentor mid-level retouchers and support leads, improving workflows.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Bridge

Masking

Color correction

RGB/CMYK

Pre-press

Portfolio

Mentoring

Workflow optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design/Photography/Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Bridge

Blender

Cinema 4D

AI-assisted tools

Job description

The Senior Retoucher is responsible for delivering high‑quality, production‑ready imagery across multiple categories, including automotive, lifestyle, product, beauty, and other visual content as required. This role supports US‑based clients and internal teams by providing expert retouching, strong visual judgment, and consistent quality across print and digital deliverables.The Senior Retoucher plays a critical role in upholding creative standards, supporting quality control, mentoring mid‑level artists, and contributing to efficient, scalable production workflows. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working across diverse visual styles and categories.

Key Responsibilities:

Retouching & Production

• Execute high‑end retouching across multiple categories, including but not limited to automotive, lifestyle, product, beauty, and environmental imagery.
• Perform advanced compositing, cleanup, enhancement, and image manipulation while maintaining realism and brand integrity.
• Adapt retouching approach and visual style to meet varying client, brand, and category requirements.
• Prepare and deliver final assets for print, ooh, digital, web, social, and e‑commerce platforms.
• Maintain consistent quality, accuracy, and attention to detail across all assignments.

Quality Control

• Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure assets meet US client standards and brand guidelines.
• Ensure proper color correction, color matching, contrast, and detail in both RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Maintain clean and organized and Photoshop files following production best practices.
• Collaborate closely with CGI artists, designers, producers, and creative leads.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining high craft standards.
• Communicate clearly with US‑based teams regarding timelines, revisions, and expectations.

Leadership & Support

• Mentor and support mid‑level retouchers through constructive feedback and guidance.
• Assist Lead Retouchers with workflow optimization, quality consistency, and best practices.
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of retouching standards.
• Stay current with retouching trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate AI‑assisted tools and automation responsibly to improve efficiency without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of professional retouching experience in an agency, studio, or production environment.
• Proven experience retouching across multiple visual categories, including but not limited to lifestyle and product imagery
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility, technical excellence, and high‑quality execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Photography, Visual Communication, or equivalent professional experience.
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper‑Intermediate) level or higher.
• Required
• Adobe Photoshop (expert level, non‑destructive workflows)
• Adobe Bridge or equivalent asset‑management tools
• Advanced masking, compositing, color correction, and file‑prep techniques
• Strong understanding of RGB and CMYK workflows, color profiles, and pre‑press standards
• Nice to Have
• Experience working with CGI or 3D‑generated imagery
• Basic knowledge of 3D tools (Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted retouching tools used in production environment

Professional Requirements

• Ability to work US business hours or overlapping schedules as required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to follow established workflows, brand guidelines, and production standards
• Strong visual judgment and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and comfort working across diverse visual styles and categories.
• Clear, professional communication with global teams.
• Collaborative mindset and positive team attitude.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

Calm, reliable, and solution‑oriented under pressure.