My career in media began in 2006, designing cover art and editing videos for a range of creative projects. In 2011, I joined a major fashion retailer as a retoucher, where I honed my skills in image editing. After nearly a decade of experience, I became Lead Retoucher in 2020, managing projects and mentoring a small team. In 2025, I took the leap into freelancing, bringing my passion for high-quality imagery and detail-driven artistry to a wider range of clients and industries.…

Joshua Johnson

My career in media began in 2006, designing cover art and editing videos for a range of creative projects. In 2011, I joined a major fashion retailer as a retoucher, where I honed my skills in image editing. After nearly a decade of experience, I became Lead Retoucher in 2020, managing projects and mentoring a small team. In 2025, I took the leap into freelancing, bringing my passion for high-quality imagery and detail-driven artistry to a wider range of clients and industries.…

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My career in media began in 2006,
designing cover art and editing videos for
a range of creative projects.

In 2011, I joined a major fashion retailer as
a retoucher, where I honed my skills in
image editing. After nearly a decade of
experience, I became Lead Retoucher in
2020, managing projects and mentoring
a small team.

In 2025, I took the leap into freelancing,
bringing my passion for high-quality
imagery and detail-driven artistry to a
wider range of clients and industries.

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Work Experience

Lead Retoucher at Harvey Nichols
December 16, 2011 - March 24, 2025
Managing a small post production team Employing and training freelancers and juniors Retouching High end fashion and accessory images Colour matching images with physical items Scripting ready for web QC checking images before web upload Correspondance with overseas outsourced agency and overseas store Implementing new techniques
Lead Retoucher at Harvey Nichols
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managed a small post-production team, employing and training freelancers and juniors, while ensuring high quality of images. Duties included retouching high-end fashion images, color matching items, and implementing new techniques.
Retoucher at Harvey Nichols
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020
Worked closely with photographers and stylists to ensure a high standard quality of images. Responsibilities included QC checking images before web upload and corresponding with overseas agencies.

Education

BTEC National Certificate In Art and Design at Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Level 3 at City and Guilds GNVQ Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT users at ECDL
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026

Qualifications

TEFL/TESOL Teacher Training
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Other
    uniE621 Fill the Jar
    For this project, I was tasked with enhancing a product image of a jar of peaches that appeared only three-quarters full. Using advanced photo-retouching techniques, I seamlessly extended the fruit to make the jar look completely filled. Careful attention was given to color consistency, natural texture, lighting, and glass reflections to ensure a realistic result suitable for marketing use. The final image presents the product in its most appealing form while maintaining authenticity and visual balance. graphicdesigner photo designer…