VFX 2D Creative Retouch Artist

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>About WPP Production</strong></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing">We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://wpp.com/__;!!JboVxjCXSME!N9KGoZIn5nCC-uOWhEdE-ChrrJuf6TgkLzNNkLaW9BExJsVqZZ_hMSmGbARJ0tdBOnKYM7kEbv5L3ncUpg7-6uEPNdY$" data-outlook-id="6ded86b6-cde3-4e48-958d-34727f881edd">WPP.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role </strong></p> <p>We’re looking for a highly skilled VFX 2D Compositor and retouching Artist with exceptional Photoshop expertise, strong visual artistry, and a good understanding of photographic principles to join our creative imaging team. Working closely with our VFX teams, you’ll be responsible for compositing not only render passes into final images, but also Ai generated elements, photography and more. Your role will be central to shaping the final look of our work bringing together technical precision, artistic judgement, and photographic believability, in order to elevate high-end bespoke CG stills imagery to final delivery quality. This is a highly creative position for someone with a great eye for color, light, composition, and realism, and a passion for visual storytelling. A strong understanding of photography, lensing, perspective, and composition is essential for achieving believable, high-end photorealistic imagery. While the role is primarily focused on 2D compositing, an interest in 3D workflows and CGI is highly valued and any experience in 3D will be a significant bonus. Our core focus is product visualisation, particularly automotive, complemented by a diverse range of other product and advertising work.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p> <p>• Composite CGI render passes into high-quality final imagery using Adobe Photoshop.</p> <p>• Collaborate closely with CGI and 3D artists to achieve creative and technical objectives.</p> <p>• Apply advanced colour grading, retouching, and visual effects to enhance realism and impact.</p> <p>• Use photographic knowledge (lighting, lensing, depth of field, perspective) to guide compositing decisions.</p> <p>• Incorporate AI workflows and techniques where they add clear value, improving efficiency and streamlining production.</p> <p>• Bring strong artistic judgement and compositional awareness to every image.</p> <p>• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into compelling visual outcomes.</p> <p>• Maintain exceptional visual quality while meeting deadlines.</p> <p>• Contribute to look development and visual style across projects.</p> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience </strong></p> <p>• Advanced mastery of Photoshop for compositing, retouching, and image finishing.</p> <p>• Strong understanding of colour management, colour theory, and visual consistency across outputs.</p> <p>• Excellent knowledge of photography principles, including lenses, lighting, perspective, and composition.</p> <p>• Exceptional artistic eye for detail, realism, and visual balance.</p> <p>• Proven experience compositing CGI render passes (AOVs, layers, mattes, etc.).</p> <p>• Familiarity with tools such as Nuke, After Effects, or similar compositing software.</p> <p>• Understanding of CGI pipelines and collaboration with 3D teams.</p> <p>• Strong communication and teamwork skills.</p> <p>• The ability to work autonomously as well as within a team</p> <p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <p>• Experience with 3D software (3DS Max, Maya, C4D, Houdini, etc.).</p> <p>• Background in automotive or product visualization.&nbsp;</p> <p>• Knowledge of lighting, shading, and rendering workflows.</p> <p>• Passion for emerging tools and visual trends in CGI and VFX.</p> <p>#LI-NH1</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1769168089613" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body r7802u9 ___hg5lvm0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 f1q0nqlt f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 fypbzun fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f115fz1p fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw fqohoe1"><span id="content-1769168089613" class="fui-Primitive ___11tzqds f1oy3dpc f89hs3r fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Why work here:&nbsp;<br></strong><span data-teams="true">At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Inclusion and Impact&nbsp;</strong><br>WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. 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