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I'm Brian Bird, a Creative Retoucher with more than 20 years of experience in digital imaging and advertising. I specialize in communicating with art directors, photographers, designers, and production teams to craft innovative assets that elevate brands. I excel at managing multiple projects from concept to final delivery, delivering high-visibility assets for print and digital, and collaborating across studio teams. I'm also exploring AI image generation to expand creative possibilities while maintaining editorial controls and brand standards.…I'm Brian Bird, a Creative Retoucher with more than 20 years of experience in digital imaging and advertising. I specialize in communicating with art directors, photographers, designers, and production teams to craft innovative assets that elevate brands. I excel at managing multiple projects from concept to final delivery, delivering high-visibility assets for print and digital, and collaborating across studio teams. I'm also exploring AI image generation to expand creative possibilities while maintaining editorial controls and brand standards.

Brian Bird

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Photoshop Editor, Post-Production, Creative Director, +7

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I'm Brian Bird, a Creative Retoucher with more than 20 years of experience in digital imaging and advertising. I specialize in communicating with art directors, photographers, designers, and production teams to craft innovative assets that elevate brands. I excel at managing multiple projects from concept to final delivery, delivering high-visibility assets for print and digital, and collaborating across studio teams. I'm also exploring AI image generation to expand creative possibilities while maintaining editorial controls and brand standards.…I'm Brian Bird, a Creative Retoucher with more than 20 years of experience in digital imaging and advertising. I specialize in communicating with art directors, photographers, designers, and production teams to craft innovative assets that elevate brands. I excel at managing multiple projects from concept to final delivery, delivering high-visibility assets for print and digital, and collaborating across studio teams. I'm also exploring AI image generation to expand creative possibilities while maintaining editorial controls and brand standards.

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Aliso Viejo, United States

I’m Brian Bird, a Creative Retoucher with more than 20 years of experience in digital imaging and advertising. I specialize in communicating with art directors, photographers, designers, and production teams to craft innovative assets that elevate brands.

I excel at managing multiple projects from concept to final delivery, delivering high-visibility assets for print and digital, and collaborating across studio teams. I’m also exploring AI image generation to expand creative possibilities while maintaining editorial controls and brand standards.

Skills

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Retoucher at MiresBall

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Created visuals for automotive campaigns, retouched images, and prepared layouts and press-ready proofs; collaborated with teams to ensure brand consistency across materials.

Lead Retoucher at Saddington Bates

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Led retouching for automotive brands; produced work published in national ads, billboards, press, web, and print; coordinated with Creative Directors on photography and CGI projects; performed color corrections on press-ready files.

Retoucher - Creative Director at Bird Visual Inc.

January 1, 2010 - Present

Retoucher and Creative Director overseeing visual assets; worked closely with CG artists to create photo-realistic imagery; provided feedback to junior retouchers and explored AI image generation opportunities.

Retoucher - Digital Technician at Brian Garland Photography Inc.

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010

Retoucher for international automotive clients and advertising agencies; produced annual portfolio books; maintained digital asset organization, file conventions, and metadata; performed batch processing including sharpening and color correction; transferred files via FTP or hard drive; transitioned from film to digital workflow.

Senior Creative Retoucher at The Designory (Omnicom)

March 1, 2025 - Present

Drive automotive, beauty, and product visuals for high-end clients. Lead image processing workflows (RAW, color matching, tonal correction, skin retouch, background/fixture cleanup) and integration of CGI/3D assets. Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-visibility assets for print and digital on tight schedules. Collaborate with art directors, photographers, designers, and production teams to ensure brand-aligned results.

Retoucher / Creative Director at Bird Visual Inc.

January 1, 2010 - Present

Established Bird Visual Inc. as a leading automotive retouching agency. Created stunning visuals for nearly every auto brand. Directed teams, provided constructive feedback to junior retouchers, and advanced compositing, image manipulation and color correction to meet brand standards. Collaborated with CG artists and production to deliver consistent visuals.

Freelance Retoucher at Mires Ball

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Drove retouching for client campaigns; placed images in layouts and proofed brochures for a fast-growing San Diego advertising environment.

Lead Retoucher at Saddington Baynes

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Led retouching for automotive brands including Toyota, Mazda, and others; produced work for national ads, billboards, print and digital; collaborated with Creative Directors on retouching and CGI projects.

Retoucher / Digital Technician at Brian Garland Photography Inc.

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2010

Retoucher for international automotive clients and advertising agencies. Designed and printed annual portfolio books; worked with Phase One, Hasselblad and digital cameras; organized digital assets; performed batch processing and transitioned workflow from film to digital; supported high-budget studio shoots.