Hello there! I recently came across your job posting seeking an AI Image Specialist, and think I’m a perfect fit for this role! I am Senior Photo Retoucher with over 15 years of professional experience, working in fast-paced environments and servicing world-class brands such as Adidas, Nike, Chico's, Allbirds, Titleist, and more! My core expertise includes high-end retouching, complex compositing, and precision-driven image editing. I am passionate about achieving flawless visuals and collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life. Driven by creativity and technical mastery, I thrive on challenges that demand innovation and a deep understanding of light, shadow, and color. In recent years I have learned to incorporate AI-driven tools into my workflow. As a possibly important aside, I am very interested in true crime and also video games that feature render realistic documents. I think I would absolutely nail the aesthetic you are looking for! I am truly passionate about retouching and always look forward to the challenges a new project will bring. I look forward to hearing more about this role! Thank you for consideration! Lucio

Lucio Barbarino

Hello there! I recently came across your job posting seeking an AI Image Specialist, and think I’m a perfect fit for this role! I am Senior Photo Retoucher with over 15 years of professional experience, working in fast-paced environments and servicing world-class brands such as Adidas, Nike, Chico's, Allbirds, Titleist, and more! My core expertise includes high-end retouching, complex compositing, and precision-driven image editing. I am passionate about achieving flawless visuals and collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life. Driven by creativity and technical mastery, I thrive on challenges that demand innovation and a deep understanding of light, shadow, and color. In recent years I have learned to incorporate AI-driven tools into my workflow. As a possibly important aside, I am very interested in true crime and also video games that feature render realistic documents. I think I would absolutely nail the aesthetic you are looking for! I am truly passionate about retouching and always look forward to the challenges a new project will bring. I look forward to hearing more about this role! Thank you for consideration! Lucio

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Hello there! I recently came across your job posting seeking an AI Image Specialist, and think I’m a perfect fit for this role!

I am Senior Photo Retoucher with over 15 years of professional experience, working in fast-paced environments and servicing world-class brands such as Adidas, Nike, Chico’s, Allbirds, Titleist, and more!

My core expertise includes high-end retouching, complex compositing, and precision-driven image editing. I am passionate about achieving flawless visuals and collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life. Driven by creativity and technical mastery, I thrive on challenges that demand innovation and a deep understanding of light, shadow, and color. In recent years I have learned to incorporate AI-driven tools into my workflow.

As a possibly important aside, I am very interested in true crime and also video games that feature render realistic documents. I think I would absolutely nail the aesthetic you are looking for!

I am truly passionate about retouching and always look forward to the challenges a new project will bring. I look forward to hearing more about this role!

Thank you for consideration!

Lucio

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Post Operator (Senior Level) at Straub Collaborative Inc.
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Extensive post-production work for prestigious fashion brands such as Adidas, Titleist, Chico's, and Footjoy. Video editing for Adidas footwear imagery. Involved in research and discovery projects in photogrammetry and AI. Strict adherence to client specs and actions.
Digital Artist & Retoucher at Studio 3 Inc.
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Retouching work on images for world-class brands such as Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, and Griot's Garage. Creative digital art pieces, complex compositing, and expert retouching. Close collaboration with photographers, producers, and fellow retouchers on unique projects/subjects.
Image Editor at Nike
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Retouching work on Nike shoes, apparel, and equipment including Jordans and LeBron lines. Extensive photography and color-correction in Capture One. QA of team assets using internal markup and notes interface. Troubleshooting scripts and actions.
Product Retoucher / Image Editor at 1stDibs.com
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Retouching, editing and manipulation; extensive Photoshop work; batch processed and color corrected images in Lightroom; asset management on CMS; FTP organization; Excel tracking for internal processes and education references.
Image Production Specialist at Shopbop
February 1, 2026 - Present
Extensive post-production work for high-end fashion brands; integration of AI editing tools into fast-paced, high-volume workflow; strict adherence to model-specific retouching standards.
Senior Photo Retoucher at Straub Collaborative
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
Extensive post-production for prestigious fashion brands such as Adidas, Titleist, Chico’s, and FootJoy; video editing for Adidas footwear imagery; involved in research and discovery projects in photogrammetry and AI; strict adherence to client-specific specs and actions.
Digital Artist and Retoucher at Studio 3
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Retouch work on imagery for world-class brands such as Amazon, Kaiser Permanente and Griot’s Garage; extensive digital art pieces; collaboration with photographers and producers on unique projects.
Product Retoucher / Image Editor at 1stdibs.com
May 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Retouching, editing and manipulation; extensive Photoshop work; batch processed and color corrected images in Lightroom; uploaded, updated and organized assets on company tool.
Image Editor at Nike
November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Retouching work on Nike shoes, apparel, and equipment including Jordan and LeBron lines; extensive photography and color-correction of footwear in Capture One.

Education

Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School
April 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Advertising and Psychology at Ithaca College
August 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other