Senior Content Designer & Retoucher

Role Overview

As a Senior Content Designer & Retoucher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual direction and output of our brand. Leading the creative design process, you will oversee the creation of engaging digital content, from graphics and videos to print assets and packaging design. Your expertise in image retouching will ensure the highest quality visual standards across all channels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing creative leadership while maintaining a strong focus on brand consistency and innovation.

In this dynamic, multifaceted role, you will have the opportunity to influence the creative direction of the business, mentor a junior designer, and bring your ideas to life in a collaborative environment. Whether you're retouching product imagery, developing digital campaigns or exploring packaging concepts, your work will have a direct impact on our brand's visual identity and its success across both digital and physical platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative professional with leadership experience who enjoys working across multiple design disciplines and is passionate about delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Content Design: Oversee and work on the development and execution of creative content across the website, e-mail marketing, paid and organic social media channels, print and OOH
• Video & Motion Content: Edit and produce engaging video content for digital marketing, social media, and paid campaigns
• Retouching: Enhance and retouch product and lifestyle imagery including colour correction, background clean-up, and texture enhancement.
• Packaging Design: Lead the creative process for packaging design, including concept development, artwork creation, and final file preparation for production.
• AI & Design Tools: Leverage AI-driven tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency in retouching, and enhance the creative output of videos and graphics.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all digital, print, and packaging designs reflect the brands identity and voice.
• Collaboration & Project Management: Work closely with marketing, product, and other departments to ensure that all design and packaging projects are executed to the highest standards and within deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality control process to ensure all designs are delivered accurately and meet production standards.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance and leadership to junior team member, offering creative direction and support as required.

Experience and skills required

• At least 5 years of experience in the fashion or lifestyle sector, with a strong portfolio showcasing work across digital and print marketing, packaging, and retouching.
• Proven experience in packaging design, from concept to production, with a solid understanding of printing techniques and packaging production.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and other design tools.
• Video editing experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates motion graphics, video editing for digital marketing, and social media content.

• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent retouching skills.

• Excellent knowledge of brand identity and maintaining visual consistency across multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with AI design tools and automation software to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital asset management systems.

Nice to have

• Experience in 3D packaging design and/or motion graphics.

About Chelsea Peers:

Chelsea Peers was created to make off-the-clock moments even better - the ones where time slows, smiles linger, and comfort takes centre stage. Designed for downtime without compromise, the brand blends consciously-crafted creativity, everyday luxury, and effortless style.

Born in New York and designed in London, Chelsea Peers makes loungewear, nightwear, and swimwear thats playful, yet polished. From hand-drawn prints, to premium organic fabrics, every piece is made to look good, feel good, and move with you.

As a proud B Corp and family-run business, Chelsea Peers is committed to making a positive impact on its community, customers, and the planet. Since its founding in 2012, the brand has treated relaxation as a ritual, an art, and a necessity, helping to change the way people recharge and bringing a little extra joy to their time off.

Read more about the brands sustainability initiatives and download their 2023/2024 impact report here: https://chelseapeers.com/en-us/pages/sustainability

Other:

• 3 days per week ideally Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in our Chiswick office, London.
• Flexible hours start 8am-10am and finish 4pm-6pm
• Working from home days possible when work commitments allow.

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

As part of the application process we require you to submit examples or provide a link to your portfolio with your CV. Unfortunately, applications without a portfolio will not be considered.