Vallen Gillett is a photographer based in Chicago,IL Specializing in portrait, fashion and lifestyle photography. If you'd like to see his work please visit (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)

Vallen Gillett

Vallen Gillett is a photographer based in Chicago,IL Specializing in portrait, fashion and lifestyle photography. If you'd like to see his work please visit (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)

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Vallen Gillett is a photographer based in Chicago,IL Specializing in portrait, fashion and lifestyle photography.

If you’d like to see his work please visit (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup)

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photo Production Designer at Netflix/Haus
August 1, 2021 - Present
Sourced and selected images from show frames to convert into assets for upcoming UI changes; retouched and cut out assets using Photoshop; managed image production with Airtable; uploaded final files to the DAM; performed color correction and resizing; used InDesign templates; bulk renaming and final delivery to DAM.
Photographer / Retoucher / Director / Digital Asset Management at VallenAlexander
August 1, 2008 - Present
Photographed lifestyle, portrait, fashion, on-figure and travel imagery; retouched with Lightroom and Photoshop; produced high-end portraits for web and client portfolios; managed asset workflow; learned studio and natural lighting; worked with Nikon, Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm bodies; edited metadata in Bridge and Photo Mechanic.
Digital Asset Manager at Omron Electronics
May 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Helped create an online library of product assets; retouched and outlined products and converted them to different specifications for web and print usage.
Retoucher / Digital Asset Management at Snap36
March 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Managed 360 imaging projects from inception to delivery; retouched images, performed image enhancement and color correction; ensured adherence to CPG style guides; tracked reshoots in Excel; exported images with proper naming conventions; created export templates and helped resolve CMS issues; oversaw post-production workflow and vendor performance.
Retoucher / Digital Asset Management at Kohl's
March 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Retouched product images across figure clothing, flat lays, and lifestyle items; non-destructive edits; color correction, resizing, and exporting; file management using Bridge; Mac OS and Wacom tools.
Retoucher / Digital Asset Management at Boston Store Corporate
April 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Retouched images via siloing, color correction, shadows, cleaning and cloning; applied non-destructive edits on apparel and accessories; prepared assets for online/print ads; file management using Bridge; Mac OS & Wacom.
Photographer / Retoucher / Digital Asset Management at Lexus
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Photographed and retouched assets for web and social usage; delivered final images via FTP, Dropbox, and their DAM system; helped resolve CMS issues; transported cars to events and prepared them for sale; ran errands for managers.
Photographer / Retoucher / Digital Asset Management at Mercedes-Benz
April 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Photographed and retouched assets for web & social usage; created final images for publication release via FTP, Dropbox, and their DAM; assisted with CMS issues; digital file editing and organization; transported cars to events and prepared them for sale.

Education

GED at MATC
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008
Some College at MATC - Milwaukee, WI
August 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education

Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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