Hi, I’m Chloe Swingewood, a senior retoucher and graphic designer with 13+ years of experience delivering premium campaign imagery for fashion, beauty and consumer brands across print and digital channels. I specialise in high-end retouching, colour correction, compositing, masking and ensuring brand consistency across large image sets. I work efficiently in fast-paced environments and pride myself on delivering polished assets that meet exacting production targets. I thrive in collaborative teams, partner closely with designers and marketers, and continually adopt AI-powered tools and workflow automation to improve speed and output without compromising quality. Based in Hastings, UK, looking for freelance contracts or daily.hourly roles.

Chloe Swingewood

Hi, I’m Chloe Swingewood, a senior retoucher and graphic designer with 13+ years of experience delivering premium campaign imagery for fashion, beauty and consumer brands across print and digital channels. I specialise in high-end retouching, colour correction, compositing, masking and ensuring brand consistency across large image sets. I work efficiently in fast-paced environments and pride myself on delivering polished assets that meet exacting production targets. I thrive in collaborative teams, partner closely with designers and marketers, and continually adopt AI-powered tools and workflow automation to improve speed and output without compromising quality. Based in Hastings, UK, looking for freelance contracts or daily.hourly roles.

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Hi, I’m Chloe Swingewood, a senior retoucher and graphic designer with 13+ years of experience delivering premium campaign imagery for fashion, beauty and consumer brands across print and digital channels. I specialise in high-end retouching, colour correction, compositing, masking and ensuring brand consistency across large image sets. I work efficiently in fast-paced environments and pride myself on delivering polished assets that meet exacting production targets.

I thrive in collaborative teams, partner closely with designers and marketers, and continually adopt AI-powered tools and workflow automation to improve speed and output without compromising quality. Based in Hastings, UK, looking for freelance contracts or daily.hourly roles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Retoucher & Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed (Freelance)
February 1, 2014 - Present
Provide specialist retouching, campaign imagery and creative design services to fashion, retail, beauty and commercial clients across print and digital platforms. Responsibilities include high-end image retouching, cleanup, skin retouching, masking, compositing, plates and extensions, and product colour matching across large image sets. Over the last 4+ years I have retouched thousands of product images for Deichmann, Europe’s largest footwear retailer, maintaining consistency across high-volume campaigns for print and online. I have produced polished imagery for brands including Nivea, Eucerin, FILA, Unilever and Nayomi. I ensure accurate file preparation for print, web and digital advertising; I work with non-destructive workflows and efficient Photoshop processes to meet tight turnaround times; I build client trust through reliable delivery, clear communication and meticulous quality control. I also design supporting marketing assets such as brochures, presentations, layouts and b
Digital Art Director / Retoucher (Contract) at Ninety9Cents Advertising Agency
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
In-house agency role producing digital campaign content for Shoprite / Checkers Group. Delivered campaign and promotional imagery for digital and social channels, retouched and adapted assets across multiple formats while maintaining consistent art direction.
Graphic Designer / Book Designer at Triple M Design & Advertising
October 1, 2011 - January 31, 2014
Designed premium books, catalogues and printed materials from concept to final artwork. Managed print production, typesetting and colour accuracy across complex projects. Produced work for clients including Macmillan and Standard Bank. Maintained meticulous attention to detail and deadline-driven delivery.
In-House Freelance Designer at The Studio London
September 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011
Produced brochures, flyers, invitations, web graphics and photography/retouching for charity and commercial organisations.
Photographer / Retoucher at American Pie
July 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Photographed and retouched luxury fashion eCommerce products including Vivienne Westwood and Dolce & Gabbana items.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Greenside Design Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy at College of Naturopathic Medicine (London)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Secondary Education at British International Distance College (Cambridge International Education)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services