Jewellery Retoucher – TFG Learnership 2023


Website The Foschini Group - TFG

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented Jewellery Retoucher who will be focused on high-end creative post-production. We are looking for an experienced digital artist/ retoucher who can thrive in this collaborative, fast-paced & deadline-driven environment, you will work with photographers (internally and externally) agencies, and brands directly to produce commercial imagery across all media formats.

What you’ll have:

  • Be proactive and able to show initiative to foresee and resolve problems related to imagery
  • Must have good visual, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Has a sharp eye for composition, crop, and colour correction skills.
  • Has proven ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Must work well solo and as part of a team while paying excellent attention to detail.
  • Solid and polished retouching skills – keen eye and aesthetic
  • Possess a high standard for on-time delivery of department projects
  • Participate in and oversee all published quality control measures and sign-off procedures for output, routing, and release.
  • Has strong knowledge of colour theory
  • Work overtime and weekends if/when needed
  • A solid understanding of anatomy and an illustration background will go a long way.
  • Maintain an attitude of unquestioned integrity
  • Support creative development by building composites to foster creative concepts or identify specific execution.
  • Must have expert experience with Adobe CC and Capture One, Photoshop, and Adobe software.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently
  • Must show excellent ability to retouch skin without compromising skin texture.
  • Adhere to file and server management procedures for all supplied and working files, including naming conventions, storage location, version control, and archive/restore management.
  • Have the ability to work collaboratively and deliver quality imagery
  • 5+ years of e-commerce jewellery retouching experience
  • Must have a solid understanding of colour management for both print and digital applications and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Must be forward-thinking and anticipatory with the ability to make educated decisions quickly based on complete knowledge of company and business objectives.