Digital Media Retoucher

As a Digital Media Retoucher (6-month Fixed Term Contract), you'll play a vital role in enhancing and delivering high-quality visual assets across our portfolio. From editing and compositing to optimising and uploading imagery, your work will directly influence customer perception and engagement.

You'll work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment, leveraging both traditional retouching techniques and modern AI tools to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency., Creative Impact: Shape how thousands of holiday properties are seen by customers through high-quality, visually compelling imagery
Innovation: Work with the latest AI-powered retouching tools to streamline workflows and elevate output
Scale: Handle large volumes of imagery across multiple brands and international markets
Collaboration: Join a skilled Digital Media Team within Marketing, working closely with creatives and stakeholders

You'll Own:

Deliver high-quality image retouching aligned with brand standards and workflows
Inspect, edit, crop, and quality-check large volumes of property imagery
Use AI-powered editing and generative tools to enhance productivity and output quality
Manage and organise digital assets with precision and accuracy
Collaborate with the Digital Media Team to support BAU activity and continuous improvement
Recommend enhancements to processes, tools, and workflows
Ensure compliance with data protection and secure handling of all assets

Commercial retouching experience
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Bridge
Strong macOS knowledge
Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume retouching environment
Expertise in compositing, colour correction, and clipping paths
Experience using AI-powered editing tools and generative retouching techniques
Excellent organisation, file management, and attention to detail
Solid understanding of digital photography principles
Strong visual eye for quality, consistency, and detail

Desirable:

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or After Effects
Video editing skills
Background in digital photography
Previous experience in property or real estate retouching

At Forge Holiday Group, we don't just do holidays, we create memories. With market-leading brands like Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays, and Bachcare in New Zealand, we're 1,700+ strong and powered by four values: One Business One Team, Keep it Simple, Grow & Learn, Sustainable Impact.

Annual bonus scheme
️ 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), plus up to 5 extra with long service.
Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish.
A day off for your birthday
2 volunteering days per year.
Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
️ Special offers and discounts designed to enhance your overall wellbeing.
️ Health cash plan & life assurance.
Training & development opportunities.
24/7 mental health support.
️ On-site gym and parking at Chester HQ (near train station).
Employee savings scheme
Long service awards and company events