I’m a natural self-starter who loves the energy of a dedicated team working toward a common goal. Creating impactful artwork is what drives me; whether it’s a simple widget or a complex masterpiece, seeing a satisfied client or teammate feels good.…

Tom Bellair

I’m a natural self-starter who loves the energy of a dedicated team working toward a common goal. Creating impactful artwork is what drives me; whether it’s a simple widget or a complex masterpiece, seeing a satisfied client or teammate feels good.…

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I’m a natural self-starter who loves the energy of a dedicated team working toward a common goal. Creating impactful artwork is what drives me; whether it’s a simple widget or a complex masterpiece, seeing a satisfied client or teammate feels good.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Retoucher, 3D and AI producer - Premedia at BellairGroup
January 1, 2023 - Present
Retouched and produced imagery for multiple uses including ads, online use, trade shows, out of home boards.
Retoucher / Imaging Director - Premedia at Clutch Studios
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2023
Retouched and produced imagery for ads, online use, trade shows, out of home boards, video and animation. Managed 12 retouchers and 3D artists, communicated with sales people and direct client contact regarding their projects. Approved all artwork before client submission. Art direction of photo shoots and CGI/3D based on project needs.
Retoucher / Imaging Director at Seven Worldwide
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Retouched and produced ads, collateral marketing pieces and catalogs for ad agencies and manufacturers. Duties included managing 17 retouchers, approving all art work, communicating with sales / project managers and direct client contact about the projects details.
Principal at Bellair America Co.
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
Myself and one employee retouched and produced various ads, collateral marketing pieces and catalogs for ad agencies and manufacturers.
Retoucher / Imaging Director at Color Image
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Created and managed a start-up digital retouching department within a traditional photo color lab. Created art for many ad agencies, Leo Burnett (Marlboro and Sony), Y&R (Navistar). Duties included managing 12 artists, communicated with sales people and direct client contact about the projects.
Retoucher at Art In Progress
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Pre-mac and photoshop, I retouched on a unit called a Shima Seiki. Our work was for ad agencies in downtown Chicago.

Education

at Eastern Illinois University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
at Brother Rice High School
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1983

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing

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