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I am the CEO and Pre-Media Specialist at Studio3di, bringing 30+ years of experience in high-end color correction, image manipulation, and Pre-Press for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital, and signage. I lead a team of Color Retouchers, manage workloads, and ensure the delivery of print-ready files. I focus on maintaining top organizational standards, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce consistent, polished imagery. With a background in creative direction and catalog production, I am committed to precision and quality in every project and empowering my team to achieve excellence.…I am the CEO and Pre-Media Specialist at Studio3di, bringing 30+ years of experience in high-end color correction, image manipulation, and Pre-Press for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital, and signage. I lead a team of Color Retouchers, manage workloads, and ensure the delivery of print-ready files. I focus on maintaining top organizational standards, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce consistent, polished imagery. With a background in creative direction and catalog production, I am committed to precision and quality in every project and empowering my team to achieve excellence.

Victor Padilla

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I am the CEO and Pre-Media Specialist at Studio3di, bringing 30+ years of experience in high-end color correction, image manipulation, and Pre-Press for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital, and signage. I lead a team of Color Retouchers, manage workloads, and ensure the delivery of print-ready files. I focus on maintaining top organizational standards, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce consistent, polished imagery. With a background in creative direction and catalog production, I am committed to precision and quality in every project and empowering my team to achieve excellence.…I am the CEO and Pre-Media Specialist at Studio3di, bringing 30+ years of experience in high-end color correction, image manipulation, and Pre-Press for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital, and signage. I lead a team of Color Retouchers, manage workloads, and ensure the delivery of print-ready files. I focus on maintaining top organizational standards, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce consistent, polished imagery. With a background in creative direction and catalog production, I am committed to precision and quality in every project and empowering my team to achieve excellence.

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I am the CEO and Pre-Media Specialist at Studio3di, bringing 30+ years of experience in high-end color correction, image manipulation, and Pre-Press for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital, and signage. I lead a team of Color Retouchers, manage workloads, and ensure the delivery of print-ready files.

I focus on maintaining top organizational standards, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce consistent, polished imagery. With a background in creative direction and catalog production, I am committed to precision and quality in every project and empowering my team to achieve excellence.

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Color Retouching - Premedia Specialist - CEO at Studio3di

May 1, 2019 - Present

Supervise Color Retouchers, manage workloads and deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality, print-ready files for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital, and signage. Perform high-end color correction and file preparation, build print-ready files for printers, and maintain organized file naming and server structure. Collaborate with creative teams to ensure consistency across multiple projects and work both independently and with others to produce final imagery.

Color Correction Supervisor | Premedia Specialist at James Avery Artisan Jewelry

April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020

Supervise color retouchers, ensure deadlines and high-quality work, perform color correction and file prep for jewelry and lifestyle photography used in catalogs, digital and signage. Build 'print-ready' files for printers. Manage workload and deadline administration, maintain organization with proper file naming and server placement, and collaborate with the creative team to ensure consistency on multiple projects.

Sr. Pre-Media Specialist | Sr. Creative Digital Retoucher | Color Manager at Brown+Partners

January 1, 2004 - April 30, 2019

Senior Pre-Media Specialist and Creative Digital Retoucher; Color Manager at Platinum Imaging. Reviewed creative and color-retouching imagery with Creative Directors and clients. Marked up color and directed Operators to improve detail and quality. Attended press checks to ensure color match and consistency of final proofs. Maintained color workflow procedures and ensured team consistency across projects.

Pre-Media & Retoucher Manager at Lisa Adelle Design, Inc.

January 1, 1999 - March 31, 2004

Digital color correction and retouching on jewelry, fashion models, food products and catalogs. Analyzed new jobs for consistency and imaging workflow procedures. Maintained monitor calibration to ensure color accuracy, ensured team consistency, managed digital file backup, and coordinated with printers/publishers to ensure print quality.

Sports Coverage Color Retoucher | Design at Self-Directed (Sports Coverage)

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999

Designed logos for NFL, NBA, MLB and collegiate sports. Performed digital color correction and retouching for screen printing and managed image scanning using a drum scanner.

Color Retoucher | Color Manager at MGI Studio

January 1, 1994 - January 31, 1997

Preparing 4-color separations and files for jobs, including flexo and screen printing. Digital color correction and retouching. Created art concepts, including 3D imagery for special projects. Applied computer enhancements for color fidelity and depth. Managed team members to maintain consistency across projects.

Color - Retoucher Specialist at Serichrome Seps

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994

Color separation with simulated process color for light and dark substrates. Digital color correction and retouching. Operated a Screen 618 drum scanner for image input.

Sr. Pre-Media Specialist | Sr. Creative Digital Retoucher | Color Manager at Brown+Partners / Platinum Imaging

January 1, 2004 - April 1, 2019

Lead pre-media and color retouching for jewelry and fashion catalogs; digital color correction and retouching; review imagery with Creative Directors and clients; maintain calibration; attend press checks to ensure color match; communicate with printers; implement workflow procedures; supervise team; act as Color Manager.

Color Retoucher | Design at Sports Coverage

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Design logos for NFL, NBA, MLB and Collegiate sports. Digital color correction and retouching for screen printing. Image scanning on drum scanner.