Retoucher (CG)

Company Description

Powered locally and aligned globally, Publicis Production EMEA Hub forms the regional backbone of Publicis Production. With over 1.200 talented professionals based in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, the UK, and Mauritius, we enable smarter, faster, and more connected content delivery for global brands. Our integrated capabilities include post and primary production, versioning, commerce, web development, CRM, and language services. As part of the global Publicis Production network, our mission is to transform production into a true growth driver. By combining tech, data, automation, and AI, we deliver intelligent content at scale. We are proud to power Publicis Groupe's ambition to build the world's best global integrated production offering.

Job Description

The Retoucher (CG Focus) is responsible for producing high-quality retouching and compositing work with a strong emphasis on computer-generated imagery (CGI). This role supports US-based clients and internal creative teams by creating precise, production-ready visual assets across a range of categories, including automotive, lifestyle, product, and environmental imagery.

This position is ideal for a highly skilled retoucher with strong technical fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with CGI assets. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality creative output while continuing to develop their expertise through collaboration, feedback, and mentorship from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality retouching and compositing for CG-based imagery, including the integration of 3D renders with photographic and environmental elements.
• Perform detailed cleanup, enhancement, and refinement of CG assets while maintaining realism, lighting consistency, and material accuracy.
• Apply artistic and technical expertise across areas such as modeling, texturing, lighting, shading, look development, and compositing.
• Support retouching across multiple image categories, including automotive, lifestyle, product, and environmental work, as required.
• Adapt retouching techniques and visual style to meet varying brand standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and deliver final assets for print, out-of-home (OOH), packaging, digital, web, social media, and e-commerce platforms.
• Apply advanced Photoshop techniques, including masking, selections, adjustment layers, channels, custom curves, and organized layer structures.
• Perform accurate color correction and color matching across RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Maintain clean, organized, and non-destructive working files in line with studio production standards.
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure all deliverables meet creative, technical, and client expectations.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and consistently apply learnings to future work.
• Collaborate closely with retouchers, designers, producers, and creative leads to support project objectives.
• Continue developing CGI retouching capabilities through hands-on production work, training, and mentorship.
• Stay informed of emerging retouching technologies, CGI workflows, industry trends, and AI-assisted production tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional retouching experience within an agency, studio, or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with CGI or 3D-generated assets in a retouching or compositing role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing advanced retouching, compositing, and CGI-focused work.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Communication, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong attention to detail and visual judgment.
• Solid problem-solving skills and openness to constructive feedback.
• Clear and professional communication skills when working with global teams.
• Adaptability across different visual styles, brands, and project types.
• Ability to work effectively in deadline-driven production environments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks independently while escalating issues appropriately.
• Collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and willingness to follow established workflows, brand guidelines, and production standards.
• Calm, reliable, and solution-oriented approach under pressure.
• Adobe Photoshop (advanced level).
• Adobe Bridge or similar asset management tools.
• Advanced masking, compositing, and color correction skills.
• Strong understanding of RGB and CMYK workflows, color profiles, and file preparation standards.
• Working knowledge of 3D software or rendering workflows, such as Blender, Cinema 4D, V-Ray, Unreal Engine, or similar.
• Experience integrating CGI assets with photographic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted retouching tools used in production environments.

Additional Information

We offer the following:

• Opportunity to develop in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• Extensive range of online training courses in cooperation with reputable market partners.
• Opportunity to participate in international and local development projects and programmes.
• International working environment.
• Attractive package of non-wage benefits (medical care, the Nais benefit platform, life insurance program, recreation allowance, access to the Marcel international training platform, etc.).
• High working flexibility (we work in a hybrid model, with predominance of home office).
• Work Your World – opportunity to work from any place in the world for 6 weeks a year and access to the Home Swap Home internal platform.
• Friendly and casual working atmosphere in a close-knit team filled with positive energy.

At Publicis Groupe, we value diversity and invite all candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, origin or disability.