Creative Retoucher

Jaguar Land Rover

  • Gaydon, Warwickshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
REQ ID: 129826
JOB TITLE: Creative Retoucher
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 26/08/2025
POSTING END DATE: 09/09/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UKAs a part of the Creative team, you'll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you'll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional.We're looking for a skilled Creative Retoucher, to join our Visualisation Team at JLR in Gaydon. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the visual identity of one of the world's most iconic automotive brands, working at the intersection of creativity and technology.In this role, you'll be responsible for enhancing 3D renders and photographic composites, ensuring every image reflects the precision and elegance of JLR design. You'll collaborate closely with CGI Artists, Art Directors, and wider creative teams to produce compelling visuals for global campaigns, digital platforms, and product launches.If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for visual storytelling, and experience in CGI retouching, we'd love to hear from you.WHAT TO EXPECTThis is a hands-on position with plenty of scope to make an impact. Key responsibilities will include -
  • Refine 3D renders through colour correction, compositing, and the application of visual effects to enhance realism and impact
  • Convert 32-bit render outputs into 16-bit and 8-bit deliverables while maintaining visual integrity and consistency
  • Seamlessly integrate CGI vehicles into photographic environments-and vice versa-using photo-bashing techniques and photographic lighting principles
  • Perform detailed image clean-up, including dust removal, surface retouching, and lens correction to ensure polished final assets
  • Organise and manage digital files with strong version control practices, ensuring assets are easily accessible and up to date
  • Collaborate with Art Directors to interpret creative briefs and maintain alignment with brand standards and visual identity
  • Support and mentor junior retouchers, sharing knowledge and best practices in CGI post-production and image enhancement
WHAT YOU'LL NEEDThe ideal candidate will have a strong mix of experience, recognised training, and capabilities such as -
  • 3D CGI retouching experience preferred over pure traditional photography retouching
  • Proficient in 'Back to Beauty' workflow, render passes, Cryptomattes, compositing, and standard CGI pipelines
  • Deep understanding of photography principles and terminology
  • Excellent eye for composition, colour harmony, balance, and fine detail
  • Advanced skills in Photoshop
  • Proven track record of converting high-dynamic-range renders into final deliverables
  • Strong file-management habits and ability to maintain organised asset libraries and files
  • Effective communicator and patient mentor, able to guide other
BENEFITSThis role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you'll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:
  • Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
  • A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
  • A competitive pension
  • A JLR company performance-related bonus
  • An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
  • Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
  • Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
  • Flexible working
Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.#WEAREJLRAt JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.HOW WE RECRUITFind out what to expect at each stage of the process along with some hints and tips.Life at JLRFind out more about working here in our JLR Life Blog:What We OfferWe look after our employees by offering a host of benefits and investing in their talent through award-winning training.

Jaguar Land Rover