Digital Post Production Assistant; Maternity Cover

Paul Smith is one of Britains leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether its a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, classic with a twist remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formal wear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

We are seeking a Digital Post Production Assistant to join our Digital team in Nottingham. This role is responsible for retouching and uploading imagery for use on the Paul Smith website, as well as sorting and uploading images to and from the retouch agency. You will work in close collaboration with the Photography Managers and take direction from the Marketing and Graphic Design teams, in order to provide retouch services in accordance with set deadlines.

This is a maternity cover contract, ideally starting end of March/beginning of April 2026. This is a full-time role but we will consider someone wanting to work 4 days a week.

Note:

This role requires that you submit an online link to a portfolio or Design Project containing work examples, as part of your application. This should be available for 4 weeks after the advert closing date.

• Send imagery to the retouch agency for editing and provide feedback and amendments, to ensure final images adhere to company standards.
• Process product and model Ecommerce images using Photoshop, to be ready for use on the Paul Smith website.
• Ensure product uploads are completed daily and that images and folders are organised and named correctly.
• Make sure creative retouch work is completed efficiently, in accordance with business requirements and departmental deadlines.
• Oversee the housekeeping of photographs and videos for current use and archival purposes.
• Assist with editing gifs and videos of models and products, for use on the website and social media.
• Assist the Photographers and Photography Managers with ad hoc duties.

• Proven capability retouching professional creative images.
• High level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One Pro.
• Experience working in an ecommerce environment, editing product and model images.
• Understanding of video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organised, reliable, and able to work to set deadlines.
• A team player, who is also used to working independently and on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to assess colour.
• An interest in fashion and photography.

• Hybrid working and flexi-time.
• A generous seasonal clothing allowance.
• A discretionary discount on Paul Smith products.
• Wellbeing support through the Retail Trust for you and your family.
• An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
• Smart Tech.
• Day for change.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.