Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s 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 formalwear, 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 Photography 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, starting as soon as possible and finishing in April 2027. This is a full-time role, but we will consider someone wanting to work 4 days a week.

Please 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.

What the Digital Post Production Assistant will be doing:

• Send imagery to the retouching 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.
• Ensure creative retouch work is completed efficiently, in accordance with business requirements and departmental deadlines.
• Assist with 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 Manager with ad hoc duties.

What Paul Smith is looking for:

• Proven capability in retouching professional creative images.
• High level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience working in an ecommerce environment, editing product and model images.
• Understanding of video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to assess colour.

Why you’ll love working with Paul Smith

Working at Paul Smith means being part of a brand that celebrates creativity, individuality and authenticity. Even though we are a global business, we’ve stayed true to who we are at heart. Our offices and shops remain welcoming and inclusive spaces built around collaboration, where we encourage our people to be themselves, reach their full potential, and play a part in creating something truly unique.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your lifestyle and wellbeing, which includes a 60% staff discount and a seasonal clothing allowance. You’ll also enjoy hybrid working and flexi-time, 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days, private healthcare with Vitality, wellbeing support and other perks to keep you motivated and inspired.

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.