BALENCIAGA – Visual Retoucher Post Production (F/M)

Your opportunity

The position lies within the Image team and is based in the Balenciaga headquarters in Paris. The team is looking for a full-time in-house Visual Retoucher who reports into the Post-Production Manager and supports in the execution and delivery of all digital projects for stills. This includes the related content production for brand- and product campaigns, lookbooks or shows. 

How you will contribute

• Responsible for retouching of all creative assets ensuring a fast turn-around of high quality images in line with Balenciaga’s visual identity

• Keen eye for detail and solid grasp of colour theory, good knowledge and experience of product and model photography, preferably within luxury fashion

• Confident in colour correction and strong knowledge of colour profiles and management, ability to colour match images to product samples

• Advanced skills in selecting and masking

• Monitor and increase the quality and consistency across all images

• Maintain, back-up and archive creative assets by following the naming conventions and filing system

• Comprehensive knowledge of studio photography and lighting practice

• On-set retouching if required 

• Format adaptations and graphic placement

Who you are

• Several years of experience as a photo retoucher in a similar environment, working on photo productions within a fashion house or agency.Video retouching is not required, but considered a plus

• Proficient expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English required

• Good understanding of visual concept direction

• Enthusiasm for photo productions 

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and to adapt quickly to changing priorities within a fast-paced environment

• Able to work efficiently to tight deadlines and under pressure

• Highly organised and keen eye for detail

• A dedication to delivering high-quality visual content ready to use in print and online 

• An excellent balance between creative, technical and analytical thinking

• Self-motivated, professional attitude, diligent and reliable team player

Why work with us?

You will join a passionate and dynamic Image team in charge of launching many of Balenciaga new exciting projects

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.