Im a senior retoucher with over a decade in the industry. High quality, non destructive methods, no shortcuts with natural enhamced results.

Sam Collingwood

Im a senior retoucher with over a decade in the industry. High quality, non destructive methods, no shortcuts with natural enhamced results.

Available to hire

Im a senior retoucher with over a decade in the industry.
High quality, non destructive methods, no shortcuts with natural enhamced results.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead Retoucher at BooHoo
September 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a team of five, I manage the retouch of all campaign imagery, coordinate briefs and potential hurdles with the art director, mentor junior staff to high editing standards, and advise on new lighting setups to optimise image quality for campaigns.
Retouch Team Lead at MatchesFashion.com
October 1, 2022 - October 4, 2025
Led a retouch team across multiple campaigns, ensured images met deadlines, shared knowledge to improve imagery and workflows, ran workshops, and maintained team wellbeing. Coordinated with photography to improve collaboration and updated workflows and KPIs to sustain high standards.
Senior Retoucher at Jack Wills
December 31, 2019 - October 4, 2025
Led the retouch department; delivered images and projects on tight deadlines; shaped campaign aesthetics with the creative director; mentored juniors and maintained consistency with lighting and color; contributed to process improvements and editorial imagery for magazines and newsletters.
Retoucher at Jack Wills
January 1, 2019 - October 4, 2025
Designed campaign aesthetics and worked closely with photographers to ensure lighting and colour consistency; maintained editing workflows; guided junior staff toward higher standards and alignment with company guidelines.
Retoucher at Children'salon Ltd
December 31, 2014 - October 4, 2025
Uploaded images from shoots; managed daily workflow; supported visual merchandisers with tasks; maintained consistent image quality and organization.
Retouch at YOOX Net-A-Porter Group
December 31, 2017 - October 4, 2025
Retouched a wide range of luxury products; maintained high-quality color matching and image standards; adhered to weekly deadlines and style guides.
Retouch Manager at MatchesFashion.com
October 1, 2022 - Present
Overseeing a retouch team, ensuring imagery is delivered on time; maintaining colour accuracy and quality; aligning with project goals and workflows; mentoring and training; overseeing documentation and process improvements.
Creative Lead Retoucher at BooHoo
September 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a team of five as Creative Lead Retoucher. Responsible for retouching all campaign imagery, briefing discussions, and resolving potential hurdles with the art director to deliver their vision. Mentored junior team members to raise standards, taught modern editing approaches, and expanded workflow to support larger campaigns and new lighting setups.
Retouch Team Lead at MatchesFashion.com
October 31, 2022 - October 4, 2025
Led the retouch department across studio; maintained colour accuracy; ensured deadlines were met; liaised with photography to improve collaboration; developed and presented up-to-date workflows; mentored staff to reach promotional standards; maintained image logs and supported campaign delivery.
Senior Retoucher at Jack Wills
January 31, 2019 - October 4, 2025
Led the retouching of campaigns; collaborated with studio manager to ensure lighting and consistent color; mentored junior staff toward standard and promotional levels; organized workflow and asset archiving; provided feedback sessions; prepared editorial images for magazines and newsletters.
Retoucher at Yoox Net-A-Porter Group
January 1, 2017 - October 4, 2025
Retouched a range of images from still life to model shots; maintained high color accuracy; kept style guides up to date; worked on social media images; ensured consistency by following brand guidelines.
Retoucher at Children’s Salon Ltd
January 1, 2014 - October 4, 2025
Worked on images as they were shot and uploaded at various points of the day; maintained workflow; assisted visual merchandisers with tasks; reported to studio manager on workflow adaptations; contributed to brand aesthetics through color and cropping decisions.

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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