Lead Retoucher

Lead Retoucher The Lead Retoucher is a highly experienced professional with outstanding design expertise and a solid foundation in leadership and strategic thinking. This role involves directing a wide range of creative projects, providing strategic guidance in both digital and print domains, and effectively mentoring, managing, and identifying growth opportunities for the creative team. The Lead Retoucher ensures all deliverables are of exceptional quality, meet project requirements, and align with brand guidelines, while continually seeking ways to drive the brand's visual narrative forward, with an emphasis on digital retouching across various media platforms. Responsibilities Direct the creative team in developing and maintaining a consistent visual style across all final assets, focusing on digital retouching, producing visually captivating designs, and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Oversee the execution of a variety of enhanced print and digital assets, including social media graphics, website designs, marketing collateral, multimedia presentations, and retouched photographs. Lead and manage the adaptation, resizing, and retouching of assets for various media platforms and formats. Provide strategic design direction, implement feedback, and ensure all designs and retouched images meet project requirements and adhere to brand guidelines. Supervise various production tasks, such as image clean‑up, digital retouching, prepping files, and preparing assets for delivery, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Mentor, guide, and manage junior and senior team members, promoting collaboration, skill‑driven growth in digital retouching, and a forward‑thinking working environment. Consistently stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and production techniques, particularly in digital retouching, applying this knowledge to enhance creative outcomes and elevate the team's expertise. Identify opportunities for driving the brand's visual narrative forward by evaluating the competitive landscape, monitoring industry trends, and engaging with emerging design technologies in digital retouching. Qualifications Ability to direct a group of +10 people. Extensive experience in layout, digital retouching, and final file delivery specifications for both print and digital media (social media pieces, landing pages, email design). Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote. Exceptional visual design and digital retouching skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and composition. Ability to conceptualize and create innovative designs and enhanced imagery across various media platforms, with an understanding of emerging trends and technologies. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, manage, and identify growth opportunities for a team focused on digital retouching. Capacity to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities. Demonstrated success in collaborating effectively within a team and promoting a positive, productive working environment. What We Offer Access to Marcel, our AI‑powered connection platform featuring top‑tier e‑learning tools like Udemy and LinkedIn Learning. Dive into 30,000+ courses across diverse fields to upskill at your own pace. Connect with 100,000+ creative minds across Publicis Groupe's global network. Premium benefits including a hybrid work model, employee savings fund, life insurance, birthday day off, and opportunities to apply for global roles within our network. Experience our Work Your World initiative: work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year from any country where Publicis Groupe operates. Publicis Groupe harnesses #ThePowerOfOne , fusing creativity and technology while celebrating #VivaLaDifference . We recognize and champion individual differences as strengths that enrich our teams and communities. Diversity and inclusion aren’t just values—they fuel our success Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr