Digital Retoucher / Photo Editor

Location:

Barcelona, Spain

Travel:

Approximately 3 months per year in Vietnam (all costs are sponsored)

Employment Type:

Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a

Digital Retoucher / Photo Editor

to join an international creative production environment supporting integral brands and high-volume visual content projects.

This role combines

hands-on image retouching, quality control, client communication and production improvement

. You will work closely with creative and production teams to understand visual requirements, maintain consistent image quality and ensure that final deliverables meet the expected creative standards.

The position is particularly suitable for an experienced retoucher who would like to expand beyond purely executional work and take greater ownership of

quality, communication and creative standards

.

Key Responsibilities

Image Retouching & Quality Control

Review and assess commercial images to ensure they meet defined visual and technical standards.

Perform detailed retouching and image adjustments when required.

Identify inconsistencies in colour, skin tones, lighting, composition and overall image quality.

Ensure consistency across large volumes of images and different projects.

Conduct final quality checks before delivery.

Creative Standards & Client Requirements

Understand and interpret different brands visual styles and requirements.

Translate creative feedback and visual expectations into clear instructions for production teams.

Help establish and maintain project-specific retouching guidelines.

Communicate with international stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve quality-related issues.





Ensure that final output is aligned with the intended creative direction.

Production Improvement

Identify recurring quality or workflow issues and investigate their root causes.

Recommend improvements to production processes, tools and retouching techniques.

Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, consistency and turnaround time.

Stay up to date with developments in image production, retouching techniques and relevant technologies.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Support the development of retouching guidelines, reference materials and training content.

Provide feedback and coaching to other retouchers/editors when needed.

Share best practices and help improve the teams overall technical capabilities.

Requirements

~2–5 years of professional experience

in digital retouching, photo editing or image post-production.

~ Experience in a

commercial studio, post-production company, creative agency, outsourcing environment or e-commerce production team

is highly preferred.

~ Advanced knowledge of

Adobe Photoshop

and

Camera Raw

.

Strong understanding of:

Colour correction and colour consistency

Beauty and skin retouching

Image compositing

Commercial/product image editing

Image formats, resolution and colour profiles

Experience working with

high-volume image production

is an advantage.

Familiarity with batch processing,



workflow optimisation or automation tools.

Strong visual judgement and attention to detail.

Experience reviewing or checking other peoples work is highly valued.

Experience providing guidance or training to junior editors/retouchers is a plus.

Good understanding of commercial and e-commerce visual standards.

Professional English communication skills, Fluent in Spanish AND/OR Italian

Comfortable working with international teams and travelling internationally when required.

What We Look For

Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to investigate the

root cause

of an issue rather than simply fix the symptom.

High standards for visual quality and consistency.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple teams.

Comfortable receiving and communicating constructive feedback.

Organised, proactive and able to manage priorities under tight deadlines.

Curious about new technologies, tools and more efficient ways of working.

Strong communication skills and confidence working with international stakeholders.

What We Offer

Competitive annual compensation

International working environment with exposure to global clients and creative teams.

Barcelona-based position with approximately 3 months per year in Vietnam

.

Vietnam assignments are treated as business trips, with

flights, accommodation and meals covered by the company

.

Flexible working arrangements.

Opportunities to develop both

technical and client-facing skills

.

International career development opportunities.

Additional benefits including statutory insurance and supplementary healthcare coverage.

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