Expert in Adobe Photoshop and high-end retouching workflows, including advanced masking, digital compositing, and creative color grading. Currently serving as a Lead Retoucher, I manage complex, multi-layered projects that require precise element integration and lighting alignment. I am an Adobe Certified Professional dedicated to delivering commercial-ready assets that meet the highest brand standards.

David Shodeke

Expert in Adobe Photoshop and high-end retouching workflows, including advanced masking, digital compositing, and creative color grading. Currently serving as a Lead Retoucher, I manage complex, multi-layered projects that require precise element integration and lighting alignment. I am an Adobe Certified Professional dedicated to delivering commercial-ready assets that meet the highest brand standards.

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Expert in Adobe Photoshop and high-end retouching workflows, including advanced masking, digital compositing, and creative color grading. Currently serving as a Lead Retoucher, I manage complex, multi-layered projects that require precise element integration and lighting alignment. I am an Adobe Certified Professional dedicated to delivering commercial-ready assets that meet the highest brand standards.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Retoucher & Photographer at The.Ceo
July 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Directed and executed full photo shoots for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle clients. Delivered clean, professional edits aligned with brand identity and mood boards. Collaborated with the brand’s creative director to maintain campaign visuals and optimized final images for print and digital (Instagram, website, ads). Managed delivery timelines and maintained client relationships.
Photographer & Retoucher at Viva Dora Studio
July 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Edited lifestyle and product photography for brand campaigns and online stores. Optimized images for web quality while preserving high-resolution integrity. Applied brand-aligned color styles and presets. Created short-form video thumbnails and stills for social media engagement; collaborated with photographers, videographers, and creative directors to meet deadlines and maintain quality.
Assistant Editor at Gafo Vision
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Supported lead editor, edited footage and imagery for editorial and brand campaigns. Assisted in photo retouching, basic video cuts, sound syncing, and initial color correction using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Managed file backups, project organization, and delivery formats to ensure smooth workflow.
Content Editor at Noir Pixel
July 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Remote Content Editor – Social Media & E-commerce. Edited lifestyle and product photography for brand campaigns and online stores. Optimized images for web quality while preserving high-resolution integrity and applied brand-aligned color styles. Produced short-form video thumbnails and stills to maximize engagement.
Lead Retoucher & Photographer at Zakee Visuals
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Oversees all retouching projects, ensuring consistent quality across beauty, fashion, and portrait images. Performed advanced techniques such as frequency separation, dodge & burn, and skin toning balancing for high-end results. Collaborated with photographers and creative directors to maintain visuals/storytelling and brand style. Managed delivery timelines for multiple clients, handling batched edits efficiently without compromising detail. Mentored junior retouchers, offering feedback and quality control to maintain studio standards.
Lead Retoucher & Photographer at The.Ceo
July 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Directed and executed full photo shoots for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle clients. Managed end-to-end editing, including high-end retouching, color correction, and creative image manipulation. Led a small team of assistants during studio sessions, ensuring smooth workflow and lighting setup. Delivered final edited images for print, social media campaigns, and client portfolios.
Photographer & Retoucher at Viva Dora Studio
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Edited lifestyle and product photography for brand campaigns, and online stores to reuse. Optimized images for web quality while maintaining high-resolution integrity. Applied color styles and presets aligned with the brand’s visual identity. Worked on short-form video thumbnails and stills for maximum engagement.
Assistant Editor at Gafo Vision
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Supported lead editor, organized, cut, and prepared raw footage and images for editing. Assisted in photo retouching, basic video cuts, sound syncing, and applying initial color correction using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Managed file backups, project organization, and delivery formats to ensure smooth workflow.
Content Editor – Social Media & E‑commerce at Noir Pixel Co.
July 31, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Edited lifestyle and product photography for brand campaigns and online stores. Optimized images for web quality while maintaining high-resolution integrity. Applied color styles and presets aligned with the brand's visual identity. Created short-form video thumbnails and stills for engagement.
Lead Retoucher & Photographer at Zakee Visuals
May 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Oversaw all photo retouching projects across beauty, fashion, and portrait images. Executed advanced techniques including frequency separation, dodge & burn, and skin tone balancing to deliver high-end results. Collaborated with photographers and creative directors to maintain visual storytelling and brand style. Managed delivery timelines for multiple clients, ensuring quality and efficiency without compromising detail.
Lead Retoucher & Photographer at The.Ceo
July 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Directed and executed full photo shoots for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle clients. Managed end-to-end editing, including high-end retouching, color correction, and creative image manipulation. Led a small team of assistants during studio sessions, ensuring smooth workflow and on-time delivery. Delivered final edited images for print, social media campaigns, and client portfolios.
Photographer & Retoucher at Viva Dora Studio
July 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Edited lifestyle and product photography for brand campaigns, and online stores to reuse. Optimized images for web quality while maintaining high-resolution integrity. Applied brand-aligned color styles and presets. Worked on short-form video thumbnails and stills for maximum engagement. Remote work.
Assistant Editor at Gafo Vision
December 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Supported lead editor in organizing, cutting, and preparing raw footage and images for editing. Assisted in photo retouching, basic video cuts, sound syncing, and applying initial color correction using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Managed file backups, project organization, and delivery formats to ensure smooth workflow.
Lead Retoucher & Composer at Wirestock
October 1, 2025 - Present
Remote project-based lead retoucher and composer responsible for sequential image manipulation, transforming base images into intricate composites; advanced element integration; non-destructive workflows; color-accurate, high-fidelity imagery for diverse clients.
Image Retoucher at Noir Pixel Co.
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Remote image retouching on high-resolution assets, focusing on color accuracy, retouching, and preparing assets for client delivery.
Photographer & Retoucher at Viva Dora Studio
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Onsite photography and retouching; studio lighting setups, camera arrangements, and high-end retouching to deliver consistent skin tones and lighting.
Photographer & Retoucher at The CEO Photography
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Onsite photography and retouching; color consistency, lighting, and full post-production workflow from image capture to final retouching.
Lead Retoucher & Photographer at The.Ceo
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Directed and executed full photo shoots for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle clients. Managed end-to-end editing including high-end retouching, color correction, and creative image manipulation. Led a small team of assistants during studio sessions, ensuring smooth workflow and lighting setup. Delivered final edited images for print, social media campaigns, and client portfolios. Maintained the studio's editing style and quality standards across all client projects. Mentored junior retouchers offering feedback and quality control to maintain studio standards.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Advanced Digital Post-Production Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education