I’m a Central Coast-based retoucher with over 20 years of experience, primarily in the advertising and entertainment industries. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the top agencies such as M&C Saatchi, BWM Denstu and BMF, and high-profile clients, including Commonwealth Bank, TAB, Qantas, and Lexus. These experiences demanded flawless, high-end retouching, which have helped me develop an acute eye for detail, precision and seamless composition. Working in an agency environment has not only refined my technical skills but also has made me adept at working to a brief, following art direction, and collaborating effectively with a team. My passions for design and photography also come into play, allowing my work to span a diverse range — from corporate precision to fun, playful projects.…

Richard Hughes

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I’m a Central Coast-based retoucher with over 20 years of experience, primarily in the advertising and entertainment industries. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the top agencies such as M&C Saatchi, BWM Denstu and BMF, and high-profile clients, including Commonwealth Bank, TAB, Qantas, and Lexus. These experiences demanded flawless, high-end retouching, which have helped me develop an acute eye for detail, precision and seamless composition. Working in an agency environment has not only refined my technical skills but also has made me adept at working to a brief, following art direction, and collaborating effectively with a team. My passions for design and photography also come into play, allowing my work to span a diverse range — from corporate precision to fun, playful projects.…

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I’m a Central Coast-based retoucher with over 20 years of experience, primarily in the advertising and entertainment industries.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the top agencies such as M&C Saatchi, BWM Denstu and BMF, and
high-profile clients, including Commonwealth Bank, TAB, Qantas, and Lexus.

These experiences demanded flawless, high-end retouching, which have helped me develop an acute eye for detail, precision and seamless composition. Working in an agency environment has not
only refined my technical skills but also has made me adept at working to a brief, following art direction, and collaborating
effectively with a team.

My passions for design and photography also come into play, allowing my work to span a diverse range — from corporate precision
to fun, playful projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Retoucher, Designer and Finished Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
December 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance work as Retoucher, Designer and Finished Artist; clients include: BMF, M&C Saatchi Sydney, Akcelo, Optus, ARQ Sydney Nightclub.
Senior Retoucher at M&C Saatchi Sydney
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Senior Retoucher responsible for editing and manipulating digital images for print and web; collaborating with art directors, photographers, producers, and clients to achieve high-quality results; colour correction, compositing, and QA.
Freelance Retoucher, Designer and Finished Artist at Cream Studios
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Freelance Retoucher, Designer and Finished Artist; mainly working for Cream Studios, with other clients including Electric Art, Mental Health Association of NSW, Clemenger Melbourne, ARQ nightclub, Vivid, Telstra, Tasmanian Tourism, Newcastle Permanent, Domain.
Retoucher and Designer at Belgiovane Williams Mackay (BWM)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Retoucher and Designer; photographed elements of larger pictures as needed; co-ordinated retouching, with responsibility as Head of Retouching at times; clients included Qantas, Westpac, GIO insurance, Telstra Bigpond, NIB, Maserati, Alfa, TAB, SBS, ING.
Graphic Designer, Art Director, Retoucher, Finished Artist at Alias Creative Works Pty Ltd
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Graphic Designer, Art Director, Retoucher and Finished Artist; clients included Goldwell, Nads, Terry White Chemist.
Art Director, Graphic Designer and Finished Artist at M&C Saatchi Australia
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Dedicated to Woolworths, creating TVCs, Retail ads, POS, Catalogues.
Retoucher and Finished Artist at George Patterson Bates Sydney
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Clients included: Optus, Panasonic, Hyundai, BAT, Arnotts, Kettle Chips, Loveable Bras.

Education

at East Sydney Technical College
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    paper Salesforce

    Professional photographs were taken of the employees of various companies. It was my job to blend them seamlessly onto various AI-generated backgrounds, correcting the lighting, shadows, reflections, and colour.
    On the left is the final, retouched image, and on the right is image with the unretouched people in there.