Junior Retoucher

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Junior Retoucher helps transform raw visuals into standout assets for the North American Studio Team - and at times, our global partners - by enhancing print & digital assets with precision and creativity. From perfecting food and packaging to polishing color, contrast, and composition, you'll craft images that feel crisp, cohesive, and ready for the spotlight.
With a sharp eye for detail and consistency, you're someone who notices what others might miss. You're highly organized, visually intuitive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment. A natural sense of design - understanding how typography, layout, composition, and color work together - helps you craft polished, compelling visuals that support our creative vision.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Retouch a wide range of food photography - from master images to complex composites - with accuracy, creativity, and consistency.
• Ensure all products and assets are represented authentically and in line with creative expectations and brand guidelines.
• Refine images through thoughtful adjustments to color balance, contrast, exposure, brightness, and saturation to deliver high‑quality, cohesive visuals.
• Follow established global workflows, including folder structures, file‑naming conventions, and Photoshop file‑building best practices.
• Maintain color accuracy across various media types and color spaces.
• Collaborate with teammates and proactively contribute to improving image quality and overall workflow efficiency.
• Review proofs and artwork adaptations, evaluating color and detail for accuracy and brand alignment.
• Support brand stewardship by helping maintain and update brand styles and guidelines for all clients.
• Track and record project time daily to support accurate planning and workflow management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• 1 - 3 year's experience in Production Artist or Retouching roles, or similar position.
• Proficient with Microsoft apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Adobe Creative Suite softwares (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Professional portfolio required.
• Experience with Creative workflows.
• Understanding of digital photography workflows.
• Understanding of print production workflows and color management.
• Understanding of Digital Asset Management (preferred) and platforms.
• A positive attitude and highly motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous file setup.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Starting salary between $45k-55k
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago