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About the Role
We’re seeking a Director of Retouching & AI Imaging to lead our high-end automotive imagery across our brands. In this role, you’ll oversee all photography and static imagery projects, working closely with creative teams, vendors, and clients. You’ll be responsible for developing innovative workflows by integrating AI, CG, and Unreal technology to push the boundaries of automotive visual excellence.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive automotive retouching experience, a passion for innovation, and hands-on expertise with the latest AI-driven tools. You’ll lead by example, mentor teams, and collaborate across departments to ensure the highest quality work while improving efficiency through technology.
To succeed, you must excel at problem-solving, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and effectively engaging with teams across different locations. A deep understanding of high-end automotive imagery, combined with familiarity with CG and Unreal workflows, is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of high-quality automotive imagery, leveraging AI, CG, and Unreal workflows to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Work directly on shots, ensuring technical excellence and creative integrity.
- Develop and implement innovative workflows that merge traditional retouching with emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with creative teams, vendors, and clients to align project goals and expectations.
- Mentor and lead retouching teams, fostering a culture of innovation and craftsmanship.
- Stay current with advancements in AI, CG, Unreal, and automotive imaging to continuously improve processes.
- Present work to clients and internal teams, clearly articulating creative and technical solutions.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Partner with production and post-production teams to streamline workflows and troubleshoot issues.
- Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the creative and technical teams.
About You
The essentials:
- Extensive automotive retouching and high-end photography experience.
- Proven expertise with AI tools and workflows in creative production.
- Familiarity with CG and Unreal Engine workflows in high-end automotive or photography projects.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for pushing creative boundaries through technology.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of high-end automotive imagery standards and processes.
- Willingness to collaborate across departments and locations.
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At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
