Photo Studio – Image Editor

As the Image Editor, you will:

Report into the Post Production Manager.
Be Responsible for the account management of our E-commerce post-production provider.
Be Responsible for ensuring quality control across the transfer, delivery and receipt of all e-commerce assets in and out of the studio operation.
Partner with Asset manager on priority product through the workflow and delegate accordingly across Image team.
Govern and develop the Retouch master guide.
Foster a collaborative relationship with Selfridges Digital operations team.
Lead daily communication with Customer Success Manager of post-production provider and escalate any necessary amends.
Responsible for collaboration and solid communication with Studio Photography Editor from internal capture through to post-production.
Sometimes required to work out of normal office hours.
Lead necessary specification changes, briefing audits and potential troubleshooting with post-production provider
Delegate priority retouch amends and image work to Retouch & Image coordinators where appropriate.
Identify necessary improvement and opportunity with advancements in technology alongside our account provider.
Optimise supplier and in-house workflow through the studio operation and identify areas of improvement.
Responsible for weekly reports of asset workflow.
Responsible for regular presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

A bit about you:

Third party account management experience.
Extensive retouch experience including high end fashion.
Highly competent in using Adobe Photoshop and Bridge, knowledge of digital file handling, organising and editing imagery plus colour profiles.
Solid knowledge of studio production with expertise in systems and process.
Confident to lead potentially difficult conversations and ability to identify challenges with early intervention.
Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with our account provider.
Ability to work in isolation and collaborate within a team in equal measure.
Solid understanding of photography, lighting and composition
Exceptional attention to detail.
Exceptional communication skills with Art direction and Photographers.
Confidence and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility in work approach and positive attitude a must.

Full-time, 5 days a week with a possibility of 1 day WFH