Lead Retoucher

About the role

Monks is seeking a Lead Retoucher to head a global team delivering high‑end automotive visual content. You will bridge creative vision and technical execution, mastering complex compositing, CGI integration, and Generative AI workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Produce photorealistic vehicle interior and exterior images, handling paint color changes and material adjustments.
• Integrate CGI vehicles and Generative AI elements into practical photography, ensuring lighting and color harmony.
• Create large environmental extensions for banner formats, including buildings, roads, and skies.
• Guide and mentor designers, maintain pixel‑perfect quality, and collaborate with art directors and QA testers.

Required profile

• 5+ years of retouching experience, preferably in automotive visual production.
• Expertise in Photoshop, including masking, adjustment layers, smart objects, and file organization.
• Proficiency with Generative AI tools and their integration into photography workflows.
• Strong visual sense, ability to work independently and communicate effectively in English.

Required skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Generative AI tools
• CGI integration
• Advanced compositing and lighting techniques