h3About HF /h3pWe are HF (Happy Finish), a creative technology studio built on Content Design Thinking: visuals at the speed of culture, narratives that truly resonate and participatory experiences that inspire. /ppOur work spans Hero Visuals, Content Solutions, Immersive XR and Applied RD. We pair craft with RD that pushes boundaries and workflows engineered to perform, for global brands. /ppWe're a team of versatile experts across strategy, concept, and craft and execution, with studios in London, Portland, Milan and Verona. HF is proud to be part of Different Factory. /ph3The role /h3pWe’re looking for a Mid-to-Senior Retoucher with a sharp creative eye and a technical mindset to join our Verona studio. In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll drive our visual output by taking photo, CG, and generated image assets across the finish line for live client projects. /ppThis role combines retouching excellence with an AI-first, future-facing mindset. GenAI capability is not a nice-to-have here: it's foundational. You'll work in hybrid pipelines that blend traditional retouching, 3D and generative AI, alongside our 3D artists, creatives and developers. GenAI doesn't replace those disciplines; it amplifies them. We're looking for someone who wants to explore new ways of approaching the work, test what's possible and turn it into better, faster results. /pulliLocation: Verona (hybrid, minimum 4 days a week in the studio) /liliReports to: Head of Operation /liliContract: Full-time, permanent /liliSalary: From €32,000 per year (RAL), depending on experience /liliLanguage: full professional proficiency in English is required /li /ulh3What you'll do /h3h3Innovation and hybrid pipeline /h3ulliBuild and run hybrid workflows that combine retouching, CG and generative AI for stills and motion, within clear product and brand guardrails. /liliCreate, test and refine prompts and node-based workflows (for example in ComfyUI, Flora or Weavy) for AI-generated and AI-assisted imagery. /liliJudge AI outputs for realism, brand alignment and production readiness: decide what to keep, what to reject and what to push further, and know when to finish with traditional retouching. /liliWork with 3D artists to integrate AI-generated imagery, textures and assets into CGI and compositing pipelines. /liliWork alongside developers to test, refine and scale AI-driven workflows, briefing them clearly on what can be automated. /liliStay on top of new AI tools and techniques, try them quickly, and share what you learn with the wider studio.



/li /ulh3Retouching Craft /h3ulliUse Photoshop to perform complex image work: compositing and balancing CG, generated and stock assets, colour grading to a shared look, upscaling, clean-up and removals. /liliDeliver critical colour matching and true-to-life product representation with a high degree of accuracy. /liliApply strong creative judgement so every edit feels natural and convincing and meets the project's standards. /liliAdapt AI outputs to match brand guidelines and campaign look and feel. /li /ulh3Workflow and quality /h3ulliCreate and improve workflows that deliver consistent results across batches of images, using Photoshop actions, scripting and AI-driven processes. /liliMeet production targets and timelines while keeping quality high. /liliRun quality control on every asset and keep files organised: naming conventions, colour space, crop, file size and other technical specifications. /liliFlag errors, workflow challenges and bottlenecks early, and suggest fixes. /li /ulh3Team and growth /h3ulliTake creative direction from producers, client briefs and senior team members, and respond positively to feedback rounds. /liliSupport junior team members and freelancers where your experience can help. /liliOwn a personal development plan, focused on genAI fluency, cross-disciplinary collaboration and creative excellence, reviewed regularly with your line manager. /li /ulh3What you'll bring /h3ulli5+ years' commercial retouching experience, with a portfolio showing a range of imagery (product, fashion, beauty or footwear is a strong plus). /liliProven experience compositing rendered CG and generative elements into natural, convincing finished images. /liliHands-on experience with AI and hybrid pipelines, beyond chatbot prompts: node-based generative workflows, orchestration platforms and a toolkit of creative AI tools for stills and motion. /liliA future-facing mindset: curiosity about emerging technology, a drive to explore new ways of approaching the work, and a solution-focused attitude to problems. /liliMastery of Photoshop: paths, selections and masks; smart objects and smart filters; adjustment layers; frequency separation; blending modes; Camera Raw; non-destructive pixel work.



/liliStrong understanding of RGB colour theory and colour spaces. /liliAn eye for file efficiency: clean, economical and easy-to-follow layers, adjustments, smart objects, folders and masks. /liliExceptional attention to detail and consistency. /liliThe ability to work to tight deadlines and manage several projects at once. /liliClear communication with creatives, producers, 3D artists and developers, and a positive attitude to feedback. /liliFull professional proficiency in English, spoken and written. /li /ulh3Software /h3pPlease list the tools you use day to day when you apply. /pulliEssential: Adobe Photoshop (expert level), including creating actions. /liliEssential: generative AI tools, for example ComfyUI, Flora, Weavy, Google Gemini / Nano Banana, SeeDream, SeeDance or Higgsfield. /liliEssential: Adobe Bridge and Capture One; comfortable with a Wacom tablet. /liliHighly valued: Photoshop scripting (JavaScript) or Python to automate tasks. /liliHighly valued: AI assistants and agentic tools such as Claude or Google Antigravity used in production workflows. /liliUseful: Cinema 4D with Octane, After Effects, Premiere Pro or the Substance suite. /li /ulh3Bonus points /h3ulli3D skills in Cinema 4D and Octane, for example to set up simple scenes, light products or render assets for compositing. /liliExperience bringing AI-generated assets into 3D or CGI pipelines. /liliAI video and motion work for social and campaign content. /liliExperience in a high-volume e-commerce or content studio with daily targets. /liliAn appreciation of fashion, photography and contemporary visual trends. /li /ulh3Our culture and what we offer /h3pAt HF we thrive on creative problem-solving, and we treat freedom and responsibility as two sides of the same coin. We encourage initiative and innovation at every level, and we care as much about how you handle a project that doesn't go to plan as about your portfolio. /pulliTime set aside for RD and creative projects /liliA studio that invests in AI and hybrid pipeline skills, with a personal development plan reviewed regularly /li /ulh3Come prepared to talk about /h3ulliA complex composite you're proud of, and how it came together from brief to delivery. /liliA hybrid retouching and AI workflow you've built or improved, and what it changed for your team. /liliA time you judged an AI output and decided whether to keep it, push it further or finish it by hand. /liliNew AI tools or techniques you're excited about, and how you'd bring them into production. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Mid-Senior Retoucher (Verona)
🏢 Happy Finish
📍 Verona