Description

A reliable Senior Retoucher with a creative eye owning over 20 years of progressive experience. Possessing demonstrable expertise in photo editing, compositing, colour correction and general high-end retouching. Methodical, diligent and hard working with a professional and friendly approach. Am always enthusiastic to learn and undertake new challenges.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

MADE.COM
Senior Retoucher
November 2011 - November 2022 (11 years)
London, UK

• Senior Retoucher promoted to Retouch Team Leader in April 2016;
• Retouching of raw images in accordance to brand guidelines and creating complex scenes in Photoshop;
• Manage quality control; review, evaluate, and correct all files prior to site uploads;
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and motivate others to achieve within the required timeframe;
• Prepared files for other retouchers in an accessible way to facilitate timely completion;
• Pro-active and able to take initiative to constantly improve the post production process;
• Reporting to Retouch Manager on monthly achievements and deliverables;
• Ensure that all retouchers monitors in the studio are colour calibrated on a weekly basis.
Metro Imaging
Digital Operator/Printer
July 2007 - March 2011 (3 years and 8 months)
London, UK

• Retouched and prepared digital images for printing, such as colour correcting, resizing, airbrushing and digital manipulation to clients specifications;
• Diverse array of clients ranging from large firms, such as Marks and Spencer, to independent artists and photographers;
• Quality of work met to the highest professional standard for clients strict deadlines;
• Liaised with management, staff and clients in order for production and workflow to run smoothly and effectively;
• Ensured quality control of the final printed product and made certain that the print is up to company and client expectations;
• Independently handled projects by successfully interpreting client's vision through use of self-directed research.
Venture Photography Studios
Digital Photographic Retoucher/Workroom Manager
September 2003 - July 2007 (3 years and 10 months)
London, UK

• Enhancing and manipulating photographic images for clients.
• Maintaining amending and re-ordering of stock.
• Liaising with photographers, clients and management to achieve the desired final image and keeping accurate records of all material and instructions received.
• Successfully achieved the implementation of a new tracking system for all orders using Microsoft Excel, to process and chase all information received which led to a faster and more efficient system.