Photoshop-focused visual specialist with 20+ years of experience in high-end retouching, compositing, and color-critical image production for international brands. I lead Photoshop-intensive workflows that demand premium skin and product fidelity, consistent color, and print/digital readiness. I also work as a Photoshop tester and localization validator (English-to-Portuguese), reviewing AI-assisted features, documenting bugs and edge cases, and improving usability from a real production perspective. Throughout my career, I bridge creative direction with technical finishing, output supervision, and color management to ensure final assets are accurate, reproducible, and launch-ready.…

Adriano Von Markendorf

Photoshop-focused visual specialist with 20+ years of experience in high-end retouching, compositing, and color-critical image production for international brands. I lead Photoshop-intensive workflows that demand premium skin and product fidelity, consistent color, and print/digital readiness. I also work as a Photoshop tester and localization validator (English-to-Portuguese), reviewing AI-assisted features, documenting bugs and edge cases, and improving usability from a real production perspective. Throughout my career, I bridge creative direction with technical finishing, output supervision, and color management to ensure final assets are accurate, reproducible, and launch-ready.…

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Photoshop-focused visual specialist with 20+ years of experience in high-end retouching, compositing, and color-critical image production for international brands. I lead Photoshop-intensive workflows that demand premium skin and product fidelity, consistent color, and print/digital readiness.

I also work as a Photoshop tester and localization validator (English-to-Portuguese), reviewing AI-assisted features, documenting bugs and edge cases, and improving usability from a real production perspective. Throughout my career, I bridge creative direction with technical finishing, output supervision, and color management to ensure final assets are accurate, reproducible, and launch-ready.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Art Director / Output Supervisor at GARAGE Agency
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported campaign development from concept to delivery, integrating creative direction with output supervision and image finishing. Helped ensure visual consistency across stills, moving image, and final production assets.
Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor at GARAGE - SP
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Ad Agency GARAGE - SP: Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor.
Senior Art Director / Output Supervisor at WIDE Comm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Created advertising visuals and supervised final production standards for integrated campaigns. Bridged creative development and technical delivery, with particular strength in image quality, finishing, and print readiness.
Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor at WIDE Comm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Ad Agency WIDE Comm: Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor.
Pre-press Supervisor / Color Manager / Output Specialist / Consultant at Burti PrintShop - Vaticano House SP
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Pre-press Supervisor / Color Manager / Output Specialist / Consultant for Soft and Hard proof; ISO 12647/2 implementations for Displays / Scanner / Digital Proof / Offset Printer / Roto.
Color Manager / Prepress Consultant / Output Specialist at Independent Consulting + Burti PrintShop / Vaticano House SP
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023
Implemented color management, digital proofing, calibration, preflight, and print standardization processes for major print environments. Built expertise in image fidelity, reproducibility, and production troubleshooting to ensure consistent output across print workflows.
Color Manager - Digital Proofs - Calibration at Consulting (Self-employed)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2023
Color management consulting across multiple cities; Digital proofs, calibration of scanners, cameras and monitors; implementation of ISO 12647-2.
Founder at vonPIXEL
June 1, 2004 - Present
Founded and lead vonPIXEL, a company specializing in Art Direction, Photography, Creative Retouching, CGI and Post-production. Over 25 years in the industry with recognition including Cannes Lions Silver and Bronze, and features in Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best. Leads a team to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Founder / Creative Retoucher / Art Director at vonPIXEL
January 1, 2004 - Present
Lead Photoshop-intensive image production across advertising, fashion, retail, corporate, and editorial assignments. Deliver high-precision retouching and compositing focused on skin cleanup, product fidelity, color consistency, and premium finishing. Manage end-to-end image quality for print and digital outputs, ensuring creative intent is accurately executed and assets are production-ready. Collaborate directly with brands, agencies, photographers, and production teams across Brazil, the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.
Creative Retoucher / 2nd Photographer at Bamboo Studio
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2007
Worked on high-end retouching and photographic production, strengthening expertise in beauty, fashion, and advertising imagery.
Creative Retoucher and 2nd Photographer at Bamboo Studio
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2007
Creative Retoucher and 2nd Photographer.
Art Director, Illustrator and Color Manager Consultant at Animus Anima Agencia de Criação
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998
Art Director, Illustrator and Color Manager Consultant.
Associated Partner - Graphic Designer at D.A. Designers
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1992
Associated Partner - Graphic Designer.

Education

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Qualifications

ISO 12647-2 Color Management Certification
January 1, 2007 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Education, Other

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