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Senior Retoucher & AI Image Specialist \n Location: Purley, London \n Reports to: Design Director \n Contract: Permanent \n Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 from home \n \n \n About u \n For over 30 years, Tjarks & Tjarks has specialised in private-label branding and packaging, creating design that performs at the retail shelf \n .We combine creativity, precision and production expertise to deliver end-to-end design and artwork solutions for global retailers. Our culture is built around reliability, consistency, collaboration and exceptional attention to detail \n \n . \n The ro \n leWe are looking for an experienced Senior Retoucher & AI Image Specialist to join our image production tea \n m.The primary focus of the role is high-quality retouching and image production across packaging, food and beverage, beauty, FMCG and brand communications. Alongside this, you will use AI image tools to support and improve existing creative workflow \n s.This is a hands-on production role for someone with strong Photoshop skills, excellent visual judgement and a practical understanding of how AI can enhance image creation, retouching and compositin \n g.You will work closely with designers, artworkers, photographers, CGI specialists and account teams to create accurate, consistent and production-ready imager \n \n y. \n Key responsibilit \n iesRetouching and image product \n\n • ionDeliver high-quality retouching for packaging, brand and campaign projec\n, • ts.Complete complex compositing, colour correction, image reconstruction, texture work and photorealistic image enhanceme\n, • nt.Create accurate product, ingredient and lifestyle imagery for use across packaging and brand communicatio\n, • ns.Ensure imagery is consistent with brand guidelines, creative direction and approved referenc\n, • es.Prepare images to meet print production standards and technical specificatio\n, • ns.Maintain a high level of colour accuracy, consistency and attention to deta\n, • il.Support the creation of product mock-ups, visualisations and presentation image\n, • ry.Organise and maintain image files, working assets and image librari\n\n \n es. \n AI-assisted image crea \n\n • tionUse AI image-generation and enhancement tools as part of professional retouching and image-production workfl\n, • ows.Create, adapt and refine AI-generated imagery to meet creative and technical requireme\n, • nts.Combine traditional retouching, photography, CGI and AI-generated elements to produce believable final ima\n, • ges.Test new AI tools and techniques that could improve image quality, speed or creative flexibil\n, • ity.Share practical knowledge and effective working methods with the wider creative t\n, • eam.Follow agreed standards relating to image quality, copyright, confidentiality and the responsible use of\n\n \n AI. \n Collaboration and quality co \n\n • ntrolWork closely with designers and creative leads to understand image requirements and deliver the intended visual re\n, • sult.Collaborate with artwork and production teams to ensure images reproduce correctly in p\n, • rint.Review work carefully and take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of final ima\n, • gery.Support other team members with retouching and image-production challe\n, • nges.Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced agency environ\n, • ment.Contribute ideas that improve the quality and efficiency of the image-production pro\n\n \n cess. \n Abo \n ut youYou are an experienced retoucher who combines strong craft skills with curiosity about new image-making techn \n ology.You are comfortable working at pace, managing detailed feedback and producing consistently high-quality work. You understand that AI is a useful creative and production tool, but that strong judgement, retouching expertise and attention to detail are essential to achieving a professional r \n esult.You will \n\n • have:Significant experience in high-end retouching and image production within a packaging, branding, advertising or creative a\n, • gency.Advanced Adobe Photoshop s\n, • kills.Experience in compositing, colour correction, image reconstruction and photorealistic image enhanc\n, • ement.Practical experience using AI image-generation or enhancement tools within creative work\n, • flows.A strong understanding of colour, lighting, texture, perspective and image re\n, • alism.An understanding of packaging design, print production and colour manag\n, • ement.Excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to qu\n, • ality.The ability to interpret creative direction and respond constructively to fee\n, • dback.Strong communication, organisation and time-management s\n, • kills.The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wider\n\n \n team. \n Desirable exp \n\n • erienceExperience working with food, beverage, beauty or FMCG i\n, • magery.Experience integrating CGI or 3D-rendered assets into photographic i\n, • magery.Experience creating packaging mock-ups and product visualis\n, • ations.An interest in developing efficient workflows using automation and emerging creative\n\n \n tools. \n What success lo \n\n • oks likeConsistently high-quality, accurate and production-ready\n, • imagery.Retouching work delivered reliably and within agreed ti\n, • melines.Effective use of AI to support, rather than complicate, established production wo\n, • rkflows.Strong collaboration with design, artwork and productio\n, • n teams.A positive contribution to the development of the agency’s image-production capab\n\n \n ilities.

Artworker \n \n This role is 4 x per week in Purley and 1 day at home. \n \n About us \n \n Tjarks and Tjarks has 30 years-experience of designing and producing brands that win at the retail shelf. Our clients trust us time and again, over decades, to lead them through the changing dynamics of the shopper world and to design packaging that ensures their brands are picked first. We deliver our 360 design to artwork philosophy efficiently, faithfully, and accurately, across the globe. We create and produce as one seamless, joined up team of experts, all under one roof. \n \n About the Role \n \n As an Artworker, you will be experienced in design, packaging artwork, and working with style guides. You will take ownership of the design and creative implementation process, incorporating guidelines into master artwork / templates to ensure design aspiration works across all pack formats. To ensure the artwork team can use your design adaption files to replicate the style guide requirements efficiently and without requiring additional design approval. To help and support the creation of all required master assets and to feed into the styleguide process where appropriate. You will have a good eye for design and be a good communicator. \n \n Responsibilities \n · Work closely with the Artwork Lead in implementation of work and maintaining design and technical consistency across projects. \n · To interpret the design direction from approved concepts/visuals and how it would work across a range. \n · To complete all design adaptions work, working closely with the design and artwork teams. \n · Ensure the design aspiration can work and be built consistently in artwork. \n · Execute the implementation of master designs across a range. \n · To have excellent brand and design awareness, ensuring consistent brand rollout. \n · Responsible for the collation of all assets related to design adaptions for release to artwork. \n · To work closely with retouching to ensure the correct images/backgrounds are available and can be used efficiently and effectively across the range. \n · To feed into the design process and advise on any limitations which may impact the integrity of the design. \n · Assist in the process for locking down colours and building master templates/ artworks appropriate to print process. \n · Accountable for checking the files you have created. \n · To hold range reviews with Creative Artwork Lead to check consistency. \n · To support with design and artwork tasks when required. \n · Executing amends at various stages of artwork, while considering potential knock-on effects to the design intent across a range of work. \n · Packaging artwork, ready for pre-press/production. \n \n About you \n · Strong artwork and design experience in a studio environment. \n · Excellent FMCG packaging experience. \n · Expert knowledge of packaging artwork and associated printing technologies. For example, from a background as a packaging/technical artworker or have print reproduction experience. \n · Demonstrating an understanding of internal artwork procedures and standards, client artwork expectations, and the demands for executing a high turnover of artworks for a major retailer (thousands of SKU’s per year). \n · Excellent knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. \n · Knowledge of colour separation, file set-up and supply using spot colour channels. \n · Demonstration of precision and excellent attention to detail from photography, typography and file set up to follow the client’s guidelines and requirements. \n · Experience of building artwork from approved design concepts, through to final print ready files. \n · Able to adapt a visual idea across different formats and proportions. \n \n Attributes \n · Conscientious, reliable, good attendance and timekeeping standards. \n · Excellent attention to detail and works with precision. \n · A strong visual sensibility and consideration of a brand identity. \n · Works well within a team and different dynamics of departments. \n · Honest, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised. \n · Demonstrates initiative, is creative and contributes ideas. \n · Pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners. \n · Friendly, approachable, respectful and a positive team player. \n · Flexible, adaptable, calm whilst working under pressure. \n · Professional with excellent communication skills. \n · Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can-do attitude. \n · Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business. \n \n Equal Opportunities - as a company, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of any characteristic as protected by law. \n \n Data Protection – any information we receive as part of an enquiry about opportunities with Tjarks and Tjarks Design Ltd including personal contact details, CV and email address will be kept and used for recruitment purposes for a period of at least one year. You can view the Privacy Notice at https://tjarksandtjarks.com/en/job-applicant-privacy-notice/. Please contact us on careers@tjarksandtjarks.com if you wish us to delete any information you have given us and, subject to our rights and obligations under the GDPR, your information will be deleted upon request. \n \n Application - we welcome direct applications either in response to one of our advertised vacancies or on a speculative basis. Please email your CV and covering letter to careers@tjarksandtjarks.com. \n \n No agencies please. \n

Head of HR \n Location: Purley, South London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home) \n Reports to: Company Director \n Permanent position - 3 days in the office, 2 from home \n \n Company Overview \n We are a family-owned international creative services business with over 35 years’ experience supporting some of the world’s leading retailers and FMCG brands. \n \n Specialising in brand strategy, packaging design, artwork, localisation and creative production, the business delivers end-to-end creative solutions from concept through to shelf across multiple international markets. \n \n Headquartered in South London, with an international presence across Europe and the USA, our company is experiencing an exciting period of growth, driven by the continued expansion of its international client base and ambitious plans for the future. \n \n Job Summary \n With a growing workforce and a strong reputation for innovation, quality and long-term client partnerships, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Head of HR to lead the people strategy, strengthen the HR function and build the foundations required to support the next stage of the company’s growth. \n \n Reporting directly to the Directors and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of HR will lead our people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent whilst remaining legally compliant, commercially focused and operationally effective. \n \n Overall Responsibilities \n HR Function Leadership & Operations \n\n • Lead, develop and continually improve the HR function, ensuring a high-performing, professional and commercially focused service.\n, • Oversee all HR operations, ensuring processes remain efficient, compliant, scalable and fit for purpose.\n, • Build and embed HR frameworks, policies and processes that support the company’s continued growth.\n, • Manage the HR budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources across people initiatives, reward, training, employee engagement and external partnerships.\n, • Drive continuous improvement and automation across HR systems and processes.\n, • Oversee HR Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring accurate employee data, reporting capability and ongoing process improvements.\n, • Ensure employee records, contracts, policies and HR documentation remain accurate, compliant and professionally maintained.\n\n \n Strategic People Leadership \n\n • Develop and deliver a comprehensive People Strategy aligned with the company’s commercial objectives and future growth plans.\n, • Act as a trusted advisor to the Directors and Senior Leadership Team on all people-related matters.\n, • Partner with leadership teams on organisational growth, workforce planning and future capability requirements.\n, • Lead organisational design, succession planning and change management initiatives.\n, • Identify future skills requirements, talent risks and workforce priorities.\n, • Provide strategic insight and recommendations to support business decision-making.\n, • Build a scalable HR function that supports international growth and evolving organisational needs.\n\n \n Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience \n\n • Champion a positive, high-performing and values-led culture across the organisation.\n, • Develop initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention and overall employee experience.\n, • Support the business in creating an environment where employees can thrive and perform at their best.\n, • Promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation.\n, • Partner with leaders to strengthen communication, collaboration and employee engagement.\n\n \n International HR Strategy & Compliance \n\n • Lead HR strategy across UK and international operations.\n, • Ensure employment practices remain compliant across UK, USA and European territories.\n, • Support international expansion through effective people frameworks and scalable HR practices.\n, • Maintain knowledge of relevant employment legislation across different territories.\n, • Work with external legal advisers and specialist partners where required.\n\n \n Workforce Planning, Talent Strategy & Recruitment Partnership \n\n • Own workforce planning and future capability requirements aligned with business growth.\n, • Oversee the organisation’s talent strategy, ensuring effective attraction, retention and succession planning.\n, • Partner with Directors and hiring managers to understand future talent requirements.\n, • Work with trusted recruitment partners to ensure a strategic approach to attracting, assessing and securing key talent.\n, • Provide oversight of recruitment strategy, employer branding and candidate experience.\n, • Ensure recruitment approaches reflect the company’s values, culture and long-term objectives.\n, • Support senior and executive recruitment requirements where appropriate.\n\n \n Performance Management, Learning & Development \n\n • Own and continually improve the company’s performance management framework.\n, • Support senior leaders in developing high-performing teams.\n, • Coach managers on effective people leadership, feedback and performance conversations.\n, • Develop leadership capability across the organisation.\n, • Oversee learning and development priorities and annual training investment.\n, • Foster a culture of continuous learning, coaching and professional development.\n, • Support career pathways and succession planning.\n\n \n Employee Relations & Employment Law \n\n • Maintain expert knowledge of UK employment legislation and awareness of relevant US and European employment requirements.\n, • Lead complex employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries, capability, absence management, appeals and organisational change.\n, • Provide commercially balanced employment law advice to managers and senior leaders.\n, • Manage relationships with external employment advisers where required.\n, • Ensure policies, procedures, contracts and employee documentation remain legally compliant and aligned with best practice.\n, • Own and regularly review the Employee Handbook and HR policies.\n\n \n Compliance, Governance & Risk \n\n • Ensure compliance with all relevant UK, USA and European employment legislation.\n, • Oversee right-to-work checks, visa requirements and international employment compliance.\n, • Maintain GDPR compliance across all HR activities.\n, • Support ISO compliance through robust HR documentation and governance.\n, • Ensure the business remains audit-ready across HR processes and records.\n, • Review HR risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.\n, • Ensure Health & Safety responsibilities are effectively managed across all people-related processes.\n\n \n Payroll, Benefits & Reward \n\n • Oversee accurate payroll delivery across UK and international operations.\n, • Manage relationships with payroll providers and external partners.\n, • Oversee pension administration and employee benefits.\n, • Review and develop benefits programmes to ensure competitiveness.\n, • Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on salary reviews and remuneration planning.\n, • Benchmark salaries, benefits and market trends to support attraction and retention.\n\n \n HR Reporting, Analytics & Business Insight \n\n • Produce and analyse HR metrics including turnover, retention, recruitment, absence, engagement, diversity, training and performance.\n, • Present meaningful HR insights and strategic recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team.\n, • Use data to support workforce planning and business decisions.\n, • Produce monthly and ad hoc HR reports.\n, • Benchmark market trends, salaries and organisational requirements.\n\n \n Leadership & Stakeholder Management \n\n • Lead and develop the HR function, ensuring high standards of professionalism, service and continuous improvement.\n, • Build trusted relationships with managers across the business, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice.\n, • Act as the senior HR representative within the Senior Leadership Team.\n, • Contribute to wider business planning and strategic decision-making.\n, • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.\n\n \n Skills & Experience \n\n • CIPD qualification (ideally Level 5 or above) is desirable, however equivalent senior HR leadership experience will be considered.\n, • Minimum of 5 years’ HR experience, including experience operating at a senior HR level within a commercially focused, growing international organisation.\n, • Proven experience leading and developing an HR function, with the ability to build and shape the function as the business evolves.\n, • Experience managing and developing an HR team, with the ability to identify future resource requirements and build a high-performing HR structure.\n, • Experience supporting an international business environment is highly desirable.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law with exposure to US and European legislation.\n, • Experience managing complex employee relations matters, providing balanced and commercially focused advice.\n, • Experience developing and implementing HR strategy, organisational change and people initiatives.\n, • Experience overseeing payroll, reward and benefits.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and business judgement, with the ability to operate as a trusted adviser to Directors and senior stakeholders.\n, • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, changing environment\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Strategic, commercially aware and forward-thinking.\n, • High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.\n, • Inspirational and collaborative leader.\n, • Strong business judgement with a pragmatic approach.\n, • Excellent communicator and influencer at all levels.\n, • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.\n, • Results-driven with strong project management skills.\n, • Passionate about developing people and creating a positive, high-performing culture.\n, • Calm, resilient and adaptable under pressure.\n, • Friendly, approachable and committed to continuous improvement.\n, • Comfortable working independently whilst collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.\n

\n • Business: emap\n, • Brands: Property Week, AV magazine, Electronics Weekly, PTQ, Decarbonisation Technologies, Independent Retail News, DFNI Frontier, Motor Trader, Packaging News, Money Marketing, Mortgage Strategy, and Headline money.\n, • Base Location: East Croydon\n, • Employment Type: Full time, Permanent/ Hybrid\n, • Salary: £Competitive DOE + 35% Bonus\n\n \n Overall, Purpose of the Role: \n One of the most exciting roles in media and events is now available. Reporting to the Managing Director of Emap’s Emerald Division your role is to increase profits by producing, managing, and driving the growth of our events portfolio. You will be concerned with event creation, but will also have the events logistics, events marketing (Emerald), and delegate sales teams reporting to you. The brand commercial teams operate sponsorship sales, but you should be comfortable contributing to this and working in a ‘matrix’ environment. \n The role involves content and project management of a growing portfolio of events. Currently these are predominately conferences and awards, and in keeping with the pace of innovation in the events space, the Group Event Director will be a driving force behind diversifying into new events formats for an exceptional event experience. We deliver outstanding events for delegates and sponsors alike, at the same time delivering commercial success. The role of the Event Director is to bring together the team behind their vision and ensure full alignment between the quality of our events and commercial imperatives. \n \n Emap/Metropolis \n Emap is the business-to-business publishing division of Metropolis International, one of the leading media companies in the UK. You will be the Group Event Director of two of our five divisions, providing the events for some of the most interesting brands in business media. \n \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Management of P+L for all events.\n, • Ownership of event research, validation, creative and production elements of both existing and new events.\n, • Team management.\n, • Strategic planning and vision for the future, understanding market trends, evaluating long term commercial potential, and reinforcing brand values.\n, • Part of wider Emerald division executive team managing across our business, the business revenues come from subscriptions, events, marketing solutions, and lead generation.\n\n \n Candidate profile \n\n • Ideally has worked in a media brand business, with multiple events, although we would be interested in candidates from pure-play events businesses. Your journey to Group Event Director could have come from any of the content, marketing, sales, or operations disciplines.\n, • Has launched events themselves and can demonstrate good experience of what it takes to make exceptional events happen.\n, • Excellent communicator with exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.\n, • Ability to lead a high performing team in a fast-paced environment, while working closely with others in a matrix environment.\n, • A proven track record of successfully developing individuals through first rate coaching and leadership.\n, • A problem solver who moves with pace and purpose.\n\n \n Core competencies: \n\n • Planning & organization.\n, • Setting content strategy, the vision, content direction, including new formats and features.\n, • Idea generation.\n, • Relationship building.\n, • Cost management.\n, • Ability to work at pace.\n, • Experience of coaching.\n, • Building a high performing team.\n\n \n Personal Attributes: \n\n • Professional and well- presented.\n, • Proven record of experience as an Event Director.\n, • Polite and articulate.\n, • Positive and enthusiastic attitude.\n, • Strong interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong drive and determination to succeed.\n, • Competitive and results oriented.\n, • Takes proactive approach to self – development, must demonstrate an interest in technological development.\n, • Initiative- taking and competitive nature.\n, • Appreciation of wider business strategies within EMAP and across the group.\n, • Problem solver\n\n \n The Brands you will be working with: \n \n Property Week: \n Property Week is the leading news magazine and digital news and intelligence service in the commercial and residential property market. Its audience of over 400,000 developers, agents, architects, lawyers, investors, occupiers, and suppliers such as prop tech companies rely on its high-quality news, analysis, and insight every day. Property Week currently has eleven events per year. \n \n AV Magazine \n The brand of choice for everyone involved in professional AV market. Its award scheme is the industry event of the year, with professionals from all over the world travelling to it. \n \n Electronics Weekly \n Over 150,000 design engineers worldwide look for the latest product and trend news in Electronics Weekly, its lead generation events are well known for their success. \n \n PTQ/ Decarbonisation Technologies \n Petroleum technology quarterly and its website ,Digital Refining, are a treasure trove of whitepapers and technology articles for the refining industry, its sister brand Decarbonisation Technologies works with industry to show the way to sustainable fuels and energy. Events take place in India. \n \n Motor Trader \n The most famous brand for everyone involved in the Automotive trade. It has five influential leading events per year. \n \n Independent Retail News (IRN) \n Thousands of retailers rely on IRN for product development and legal news, its award scheme brings independent outlets, multiples, and suppliers together. \n \n Duty Free News International (DFNI) \n A truly international brand reporting on the international duty-free industry, its events take place in Singapore, Barcelona, and Cannes. \n \n Packaging News \n Packaging News reports on developments across the packaging industry, it is famous for its leading position regarding sustainability in packaging, with a major conference and awards scheme in this sector. \n \n Quality Food Awards \n A year long programme, awarding hundreds of quality marks for food in the UK and Ireland. \n \n Money Marketing \n Money Marketing is a leading B2B publishing brand for UK financial advisers operating in a highly regulated environment. We currently have two conferences and a leading Awards gala dinner each year. \n \n Mortgage Strategy \n Mortgage Strategy is a leading B2B publishing brand for UK mortgage intermediaries and their suppliers. We currently have one annual conference and two leading Award gala dinners. \n \n Headline money \n Headlinemoney is a digital platform for UK financial journalists and financial services press teams and PR consultants. We currently operate the only dedicated awards to financial journalists. \n N.B. The role profile identifies the key responsibilities and competencies required in the role. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks that need to be completed. The Company reserves the right to amend the role profile as the role develops with the business. \n \n What we offer \n \n Learning & Development: \n At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. \n Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, event management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. \n To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. \n \n Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. \n\n • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days.\n, • One additional day of annual leave per year- Celebration Day.\n, • Health plan\n, • Life assurance\n, • Private virtual GP access\n, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office.\n, • Continuous learning & development opportunities.\n, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects.\n, • Cycle-to-work scheme\n, • Discounted gym memberships\n, • Retail discount vouchers\n, • Rail season ticket loans\n, • Pension scheme\n, • One paid volunteer day per year\n, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations\n, • Work from home during August\n, • Income protection and more\n\n \n Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at www.metropolis.co.uk/privacy. \n \n Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. \n \n How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Senior Retoucher & AI Image Specialist \n \n Location: Purley, Surrey (near Croydon) \n Salary: £40,000–£43,000 \n Working Pattern: 4 days in the studio | 1 day working from home \n Contract: Permanent \n \n The Opportunity \n The Fix Creative is recruiting on behalf of a long-established creative agency specialising in FMCG branding and packaging. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Retoucher & AI Image Specialist to join a highly talented image production team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on producing exceptional, production-ready imagery while embracing the latest AI technology to enhance creative workflows. \n Please note: This role is based in the studio four days per week, with one day working from home. \n \n The Role \n This is a hands-on production role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality retouching and image production across packaging, food & beverage, beauty, FMCG and brand communications. \n Working alongside designers, artworkers, photographers, CGI specialists and account teams, you’ll create accurate, consistent and production-ready imagery while using AI tools to enhance efficiency and creativity. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Retouching & Image Production \n\n • Deliver exceptional retouching across packaging, branding and campaign projects.\n, • Produce complex compositing, colour correction, image reconstruction, texture work and photorealistic image enhancement.\n, • Create high-quality product, ingredient and lifestyle imagery for packaging and brand communications.\n, • Ensure imagery is consistent with brand guidelines and approved creative direction.\n, • Prepare artwork to meet print production standards and technical specifications.\n, • Maintain exceptional colour accuracy and attention to detail.\n, • Create product mock-ups, visualisations and presentation imagery.\n, • Organise and maintain image libraries and working assets.\n\n \n AI Image Creation \n\n • Use AI image-generation and enhancement tools as part of professional production workflows.\n, • Create, adapt and refine AI-generated imagery to meet creative and technical requirements.\n, • Combine traditional retouching, photography, CGI and AI-generated assets to produce believable final imagery.\n, • Explore new AI tools and workflows that improve quality and efficiency.\n, • Share knowledge and best practice with the wider creative team.\n, • Ensure AI is used responsibly, maintaining quality, copyright and confidentiality standards.\n\n, • \n Collaboration & Quality \n\n • Work closely with designers and creative leads to achieve the desired visual outcome.\n, • Collaborate with artwork and production teams to ensure imagery reproduces accurately in print.\n, • Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of final imagery.\n, • Support colleagues with technical retouching challenges.\n, • Manage multiple projects within a fast-paced agency environment.\n, • Contribute ideas to improve image production processes and workflows.\n\n, • \n About You \n You’re an experienced retoucher with exceptional technical ability, a sharp eye for detail and genuine enthusiasm for emerging AI technology. \n You enjoy working in a collaborative agency environment, can manage multiple deadlines and consistently produce outstanding creative work. \n \n Essential Experience \n This is the key requirement for the role. Candidates must have: \n \n\n • Commercial FMCG packaging retouching experience gained within a packaging, branding, advertising or creative agency. Applications without FMCG packaging retouching experience are unlikely to be considered.\n, • Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills.\n, • Extensive experience in compositing, colour correction, image reconstruction and photorealistic image enhancement.\n, • Practical experience using AI image-generation or image-enhancement tools within creative workflows.\n, • Strong understanding of colour, lighting, texture, perspective and image realism.\n, • Knowledge of packaging design, print production and colour management.\n, • Meticulous attention to detail.\n, • Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.\n, • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a creative team.\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Food, beverage, beauty or wider FMCG brand experience.\n, • Experience integrating CGI or 3D-rendered assets into photographic imagery.\n, • Packaging mock-ups and product visualisation experience.\n, • Interest in workflow automation and emerging creative technologies.\n\n What Success Looks Like \n\n • Consistently delivering high-quality, production-ready imagery.\n, • Reliable delivery against project deadlines.\n, • Using AI to enhance, not replace, established creative workflows.\n, • Building strong collaborative relationships across design, artwork and production teams.\n, • Contributing to the continued development of the agency’s image production capability.\n\n

Our client is seeking an experienced Print Finisher to join their growing team in Godstone.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled print finishing professional with experience operating Zund machinery and other finishing equipment to join a well-established design and manufacturing business.Experienced Print FinisherGodstone, RH9Full Time, PermanentCompetitive salary depending on experiencePlease note: you must be authorised to work in the UKOur client is a leading creative design and manufacturing specialist with over 30 years of experience delivering innovative solutions for a diverse range of businesses. Operating from a state-of-the-art production facility, our client provides a complete end-to-end service, combining cutting-edge design, manufacturing, delivery and installation capabilities to bring ideas to life and solve complex challenges.About the Role:You will have a solid background in print finishing and experience using a variety of finishing equipment.Key Responsibilities:Operating the Zund to produce finished work ensuring the highest standards of quality.Assisting with all aspects of print finishing tasksAssisting Production Manager with general print/finishing room operations, such as maintaining equipment, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring a clean and organised workspace.Collaborating with team members to meet tight deadlines and deliver excellent customer service.Troubleshooting basic machine issues and liaising with maintenance teams when necessary.About You:Proven experience using a Zund or similar machine.Proven experience using laminators.A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.A proactive and organised approach to tasks within the Print/Finishing environment.Print Finishing experience at senior level essential.What's on Offer:Competitive salary based on experienceOpportunities for professional development and trainingA supportive, collaborative working environmentHow to Apply:If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.Other suitable skills and experience includes Print Finisher, Senior Print Finisher, Large Format Print Finisher, Finishing Operative, Print Room Operative, Production Operative, Print Production Technician, Finishing Technician, Signage Finisher, Large Format Production Operative, Print Operator, Digital Print Finisher, Print Production Operative, Display Graphics Finisher, Graphics Production Operative, Zund Operator, Print and Finishing Specialist, Print Manufacturing Operative.TPBN1_UKTJ

Development Chef (NPD) 📍 London | 🥗 Food-to-Go Industry Who We Are Simply Lunch is a rapidly growing, private family-owned food-to-go manufacturer based in London. Our commitment to delicious food and our local communities has been central to our South London business since it was founded in 1979. Today, we are as committed as ever to creating high-quality hand-crafted products, made to improve lives and protect our beautiful planet. All our food is handmade at our facility in South London with the same care, love and admiration that we’ve shown since day one. Our talented team fuels the success at Simply Lunch, combining expertise and passion to craft products that improve lives through delicious food. The Role This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll support the development of innovative food-to-go products, helping bring new ideas to life from concept through to launch. You’ll work closely with the NPD team, chefs, and cross-functional departments to ensure products are not only delicious and on-trend, but also commercially viable and scalable for production. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for food innovation, this could be the perfect opportunity. Key Responsibilities • Support the development of new and innovative food-to-go products from concept through to launch, • Assist in recipe creation, refinement, and costings to meet quality and commercial targets, • Prepare and present samples for internal reviews, customer presentations, and product submissions, • Conduct kitchen trials and support factory trials to ensure successful scale-up into production, • Maintain accurate documentation including recipes, specifications, and trial records, • Work closely with Technical, Production, and Procurement teams to ensure feasibility and compliance, • Ensure all development work meets food safety, quality, and technical standards, • Monitor food trends, competitor products, and market insights to inspire innovation, • Support continuous improvement of existing products and processes, • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient development kitchen What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications: • Experience in a professional kitchen or food manufacturing environment, • Exposure to product development or strong interest in NPD, • Understanding of food safety, quality standards, and kitchen best practices, • Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced environments Key Skills: • Passion for food and innovation, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset, • Ability to adapt and work in a fast-moving environment, • Creative approach to food development, • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn What You’ll Get in Return At Simply Lunch, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, grow, and genuinely enjoy coming to work. ✨ Great perks & culture • Free lunch and beverages every day, • Regular social events – from summer & Christmas parties to BBQs, pizza days, sweet treats, and even ice cream vans 📈 Career development & growth • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Sponsored professional development, • A clear commitment to helping you progress your career 💰 Financial & lifestyle benefits • Pension scheme, • Cash plan and financial wellbeing support, • Discounted car repairs and MOT 🚴 Health & wellbeing • Gym scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Access to mental health champions, • Wellbeing and support services 🌍 Time & giving back • 30 days annual leave, • One paid charity day each year to support a cause you care about, • Long service awards to celebrate your commitment Why Join Us? This is more than just a role, it’s an opportunity to be part of a growing, ambitious business where you can develop your skills, contribute to exciting product innovation, and build a long-term career within food manufacturing. Diversity and Inclusion Like many other organisations, we are considering with renewed focus what Diversity means to us. What may have been acceptable a short time ago is not sufficient for the future, so we are dedicating a lot of time and resources to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, especially those who are often excluded or underrepresented. If you feel that you do not see yourself represented either in this sector or in this professional area because of any part of your identity that makes you unique, we would especially like to hear from you.

Job Description Head of HR Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. £70,000–£75,000 + Benefits Purley, South London | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) About the Company Our client is an established international creative services business with over 35 years’ experience supporting many of the world’s leading retail and consumer brands. Specialising in brand strategy, packaging design, artwork, localisation and creative production, the business delivers end-to-end solutions from concept through to shelf across multiple international markets. Headquartered in South London, with operations across Europe and the USA, the company is entering an exciting period of growth and is now looking to appoint an experienced Head of HR to lead the people agenda and support the next stage of its international expansion. This is a commercially driven, entrepreneurial organisation where HR will play a key role in shaping the culture, developing the people strategy and building the foundations required to support continued growth. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Directors and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of HR will take ownership of the company’s people strategy across the UK and international operations. This is a hands-on strategic leadership role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a growing business environment, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will partner closely with the Directors and leadership team to develop scalable HR frameworks, strengthen people processes, support organisational growth and ensure the business continues to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent. Key Responsibilities HR Strategy & Leadership • Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned with business growth objectives. Act as a trusted HR adviser to Directors and the Senior Leadership Team. Build and evolve the HR function to support future growth. Lead organisational design, workforce planning and succession planning. Provide insight and recommendations to support commercial decision-making. International HR & Business Growth • Support HR strategy across UK and international operations. Provide guidance on employment practices across multiple jurisdictions. Support the establishment and integration of new overseas operations. Implement scalable HR frameworks, policies and processes to support international growth. Work with external advisers where required to ensure compliance across different territories. Talent Strategy & Recruitment • Own the future talent strategy and workforce planning approach. Partner with leaders to identify future capability requirements. Support senior and specialist recruitment requirements. Work with trusted recruitment partners to attract and secure key talent. Develop employer brand and candidate experience. Employee Relations & Culture • Provide commercially focused advice on employee relations matters. Manage complex ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, capability and absence. Coach managers to become confident people leaders. Develop initiatives that improve engagement, retention and employee experience. Build a positive, high-performing and inclusive culture. HR Operations, Reward & Compliance • Oversee HR operations, policies, processes and systems. Ensure employment documentation and HR practices remain compliant. Oversee payroll, benefits and reward processes. Support salary benchmarking and remuneration reviews. Maintain strong governance, GDPR and HR compliance processes. Provide HR reporting and people insight to the leadership team. About You We are looking for an experienced HR leader who is commercially minded, approachable and passionate about building great workplace cultures. You will ideally have: • Senior HR leadership experience within a growing, commercially focused organisation. Experience working in a founder-led, entrepreneurial or scale-up environment. Proven experience building, developing or transforming an HR function. Experience supporting international business growth, including exposure to establishing or integrating overseas operations. Experience implementing scalable HR frameworks and ensuring employment compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations. Experience working closely with Directors and senior stakeholders. The ability to operate strategically whilst remaining hands-on and pragmatic. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage complexity and change. Experience gained within FMCG, consumer brands, retail, creative services, packaging, design, technology or another fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous. Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement. Trusted adviser with excellent stakeholder management skills. Collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused. Comfortable working autonomously within a growing business. High integrity, discretion and professionalism. Passionate about developing people and creating a positive culture. What’s on Offer • Salary: £70,000–£75,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days home. Opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing international organisation. A key leadership role with genuine influence on the future direction of the business. Career Development Opportunity This is a rare opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a growing international business at a pivotal stage of its journey. xwwtmva The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and shape the HR function, make a real impact, and develop their career alongside the continued growth of the organisation, with the potential to progress into a Director-level role.

Graphics Installer / Sign Installer / Sign Fitter Company: Printalicious We are a well-established leading Signage and large format company. Location: Mitcham CR4 Job Type: Full-time About Us: Printalicious is a well-established Signage & Graphics company with over 20 years of industry experience. We work with a diverse range of clients, delivering high-quality signage, vinyl graphics, event installations, and more. We're currently expanding our team and are on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Sign & Graphics Installer. Role: Graphics Installer / Sign Installer This role will require someone with at least 5 years experience in the installation of graphics and signage from the large format and digital print industry. The successful candidate must have a strong production knowledge and have a proven record of working with all aspects of print and sign installation. To Load each morning/night and check all packages and paperwork Self-manage day to ensure they are prompt for each job Plan the route between jobs and ensure sufficient time for each job Ensure correct equipment is available to complete the brief Ensure each job is installed correctly following the brief provided Tidy the site and ensure all work is completed to a professional standard Send feedback and pictures of the completed install reporting any issues Full UK driving licence required as this post will require extensive and frequent travel (reasonable adjustments will be considered for those unable to hold one due to a disability). Flexibility in approach and willingness to work unsocial hours Requirements: Working knowledge of the signage industry - Have a strong background within the installation of signage and graphics from the digital printing industry You will need a technical mind and the ability to work with the lead sign fitter to achieve high quality installations Experience in the graphics and creative production industry Ability to clearly communicate instructions to a team Flexibility and willingness to provide practical support where necessary Excellent time management Excellent organisational skills Excellent attention to detail Individual diligence with a focus on team participation Good leadership skills Good written and oral communication skills Flexibility and willingness to provide practical support where necessary Various sign installation experience working in lots of materials (installing, window graphics, large format prints, exhibitions & build, retail, shop-fit & signage, hoardings, Retail graphics, lighting, and bespoke signs & graphics, LED & lighting) Be flexible when it comes to working hours Self-motivated and driven Additional Experience (Preferred) Digital signage installation Shopfitting & retail POS implementation Rebranding & merchandising Event & exhibition setups Space audits & site surveys Signage project management Maintenance and de-rigging Key words; installation operator / installation operative / large format installer / graphics installer / signage installer / large format / signage / signage and display / graphics / print / POS / point of sale / installation manager Job Type: Full-time Salary: £35,500.00 per year Benefits: Company Van Company events Company pension Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends Out of hours working Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (Essential) CSCS Card CSCS IPAF, PASMA (preferred) TPBN1_UKTJ

Events Chef (Amazing Social Enterprise Caterer) Immediate start, consistent Monday-Friday hours with additional overtime for evenings and weekends Monday-Friday + Evening & Weekend Events | Banstead and Central London locations £35,000-£40,000 + Paid Overtime + Benefits package Are you a creative and passionate Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef who thrives in high-end events and wants to make a genuine social impact through consistent, stable-hours work? We're partnering with an outstanding social enterprise caterer delivering exceptional events across London and the South-East. With a portfolio of prestigious contracts and a state-of-the-art production kitchen near Banstead, this is a unique opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose. This organisation is dedicated to training and mentoring individuals from challenging backgrounds - offering hands-on experience in a live events environment , not a classroom. Every service is real, fast-paced and client-facing, meaning standards must remain consistently outstanding while development happens behind the scenes. The Role As a Chef within the events team, you will: Lead the creation and execution of high-quality, visually stunning canapés for premium events Work across production and live event service, including evenings and weekends Inspire and guide a team of trainees, passing on knowledge and best practice Deliver exceptional food consistently, ensuring client expectations are exceeded Support with menu development, food prep systems, and event logistics Maintain excellent standards of food safety, organisation, and stock control About You This role could suit a strong Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef with a flair for detail and presentation. You will have: Proven experience producing high-quality canapés or event catering food in a fast-paced kitchen A creative, detail-focused approach with a passion for presentation Confidence leading by example and supporting the development of others Experience or interest in training, mentoring, or coaching team members Strong organisation skills and the ability to deliver under pressure at events Salary & Benefits £35,000-£40,000 basic salary Paid overtime or TOIL for additional event hours Monday-Friday core working structure Opportunity to work on high-profile events across London & the South-East Career development within a growing, purpose-driven organisation Supportive, inclusive team environment Access to a fantastically equipped production kitchen near Banstead For more information, make an application via the Reed website or The Caterer, or speak to anyone on the London Reed Hospitality recruitment team. TPBN1_UKCT

Graduate UX & Digital Design Assistant London | Hybrid Working Available £28,000 - £32,000 A fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or junior digital professional to join a growing and creative business in an entry-level UX and digital design role. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career within digital design, user experience, and online content creation while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive team environment. You will work closely with experienced designers and marketing professionals, helping to improve digital journeys, create engaging online content, and support website optimisation projects across a range of platforms. Full training and ongoing development will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the creation and improvement of website pages and digital content Supporting user experience projects by reviewing customer journeys and identifying areas for improvement Helping to monitor website performance and customer engagement data Assisting with A/B testing and digital optimisation activity Creating graphics, visual assets, and social media content using design and AI-assisted tools Supporting the production of video and multimedia content for online campaigns Updating digital assets and ensuring consistency across online platforms Working closely with internal teams to support digital projects and campaigns Assisting with research into customer behaviour and online trends Providing general administrative and project support to the wider digital teamWhat We're Looking For: A recent graduate or someone with a relevant degree or internship experience Interest in UX, digital design, website optimisation, or online marketing Basic understanding of design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar platforms Comfortable using technology and willing to learn new digital tools Creative mindset with good attention to detail Strong communication and organisational skills Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and develop Ability to work collaboratively within a team environmentWhat's on Offer: Excellent training and mentoring opportunities Hybrid working available after training period Friendly and collaborative working environment Genuine career progression within digital and creative teams Exposure to a broad range of digital projects and technologiesThis is a brilliant opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is looking to gain valuable experience within UX and digital design in a modern and growing organisation

Bid Coordinator Salary: Up to £30,000 Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 530pm - Full time in the office Location: London A growing construction business is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and ambitious Bid Coordinator to join its busy proposals and work-winning team. This role would be ideal for someone from with an administrative background, who has worked in a construction business or similar, supporting the wider project team with the bids and tender process. Working closely with the Head of Proposals, you will support the production of high-quality PQQs, tender submissions, and presentations, helping to create engaging and professional documents that support the business's growth. Key Responsibilities Create professional and visually engaging bid documentation for submission using Adobe InDesign. Assist with the preparation of PQQs, tender submissions, presentations, and other bid-related materials. Review tender documentation to identify client requirements, submission criteria, deadlines, and key deliverables. Support the coordination of bid activities to ensure information is gathered and submitted on time. Work closely with colleagues across the business to collect content and technical information for submissions. Ensure all documents are accurate, well-presented, and aligned with company branding and quality standards.About You Previous experience in proposals, bids, marketing, graphic design, or a similar support role. ideal experience working in construction, or similar environment Proficient in Adobe InDesign. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator would be advantageous.What's on Offer Salary of up to £30,000 Excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing business. Exposure to a variety of construction and bid projects. Opportunity to develop specialist skills in proposals, bidding, and work-winning activities.If you're a creative and motivated individual looking to start or develop your career within bid management and the construction sector, we'd love to hear from you

Design Engineer Location: South London Salary: Competitive + Benefits An established specialist in bespoke scenic construction and creative fabrication is looking for a talented Design Engineer to join its growing team in Croydon. Working across theatre, live events, exhibitions, museums, retail and experiential projects, you'll play a key role in turning creative concepts into practical, buildable engineering solutions. This is an opportunity to work on unique, high-profile projects where no two days are the same. The Role Working closely with project managers, workshop teams and clients, you will: Produce detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings. Develop practical engineering solutions for bespoke scenic and structural projects. Create fabrication drawings for steelwork, timber and mixed-material assemblies. Liaise with production and installation teams to ensure designs are delivered efficiently. Prepare bills of materials and technical documentation. Support projects from concept through to manufacture and installation. Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering and safety standards. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience in a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or Structural Design Engineer position. Strong 3D CAD Inventor and AutoCAD Skills Experience designing bespoke fabricated products or structures. Knowledge of steel fabrication, timber construction or sheet metal manufacturing. An understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Experience within scenic construction, exhibitions, shopfitting, events, architectural metalwork or bespoke manufacturing would be highly advantageous

Business Development Manager Surrey (Hybrid Working) £30,000 - £45,000 + Uncapped Commission + Hybrid Working + Career Progression + Minimum 1 Day Per Week in the Office A growing creative production and retail marketing business is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support continued growth across its Retail POS, Visual Merchandising and Print divisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional to join an ambitious organisation, developing new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with retail brands, agencies and marketing teams. If you have experience selling POS, large format print, display solutions, visual merchandising or related retail marketing services, this role offers excellent earning potential and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the growth of the business. The Role Generate new business opportunities within retail brands, agencies and marketing departments Re-engage dormant accounts and develop existing customer relationships Lead client meetings, presentations and sales pitches Identify opportunities for POS, print, visual merchandising and display solutions Prepare quotations, proposals and commercially competitive solutions Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targetsThe Candidate Previous experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role Experience selling POS, visual merchandising, print, retail graphics, display solutions or similar services Proven track record of generating and winning new business Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills Commercially aware with a consultative sales approach Full UK driving licencePackage Competitive basic salary depending on experience Attractive uncapped commission structure Hybrid working arrangement Autonomy to develop your own accounts and sales strategy Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities within a growing businessIf you're a driven Business Development Manager with experience in retail marketing solutions and are looking for a role offering autonomy, excellent earning potential and genuine career progression, please apply today for a confidential discussion. INDSNS If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business