Hi, I’m Kim! I’m a freelance photo retoucher and editor specializing in lifestyle, catalog, and e-commerce imagery. With a background in both photography and post-production, I create clean, natural, production-ready assets for web, social, and digital campaigns. I focus on maintaining consistent visual quality across high-volume image sets while balancing fast turnaround times with strong attention to detail. I’m experienced supporting clients like Target, Reef, SweetFlexx, World Market, HomeGoods, and Amazon, and I enjoy building scalable, AI-assisted workflows that complement strong retouching fundamentals and human attention to detail.

Kim Villa

Hi, I’m Kim! I’m a freelance photo retoucher and editor specializing in lifestyle, catalog, and e-commerce imagery. With a background in both photography and post-production, I create clean, natural, production-ready assets for web, social, and digital campaigns. I focus on maintaining consistent visual quality across high-volume image sets while balancing fast turnaround times with strong attention to detail. I’m experienced supporting clients like Target, Reef, SweetFlexx, World Market, HomeGoods, and Amazon, and I enjoy building scalable, AI-assisted workflows that complement strong retouching fundamentals and human attention to detail.

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Hi, I’m Kim! I’m a freelance photo retoucher and editor specializing in lifestyle, catalog, and e-commerce imagery. With a background in both photography and post-production, I create clean, natural, production-ready assets for web, social, and digital campaigns.

I focus on maintaining consistent visual quality across high-volume image sets while balancing fast turnaround times with strong attention to detail. I’m experienced supporting clients like Target, Reef, SweetFlexx, World Market, HomeGoods, and Amazon, and I enjoy building scalable, AI-assisted workflows that complement strong retouching fundamentals and human attention to detail.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photo Retoucher at Sweetflexx
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Produce high-volume, production-ready image assets for e-commerce and digital platforms, ensuring visual accuracy and consistency across large image sets. Perform precision masking, object segmentation, and compositing to create clean, structured assets for scalable production workflows. Execute advanced retouching including color correction, lighting refinement, and background generation to enhance realism. Conduct detailed visual quality assurance to correct edge artifacts, color inconsistencies, and compositing issues. Develop and implement Photoshop actions and batch-processing workflows to streamline production and improve efficiency, while maintaining organized file structures, naming conventions, and asset standards across large libraries.
Photo Editor at Reef
February 1, 2024 - Present
Edit and optimize high-volume product imagery with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and visual quality. Perform detailed object extraction and compositing to support structured image production pipelines. Ensure all assets meet strict visual standards for web and digital distribution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align output with brand and production guidelines. Improve workflow efficiency through batching, automation, and standardized editing processes.
Graphic Designer at Airvengers
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Developed and executed brand identity systems, including visual guidelines, color standards, and asset frameworks. Ensured consistency across digital and print assets through structured design systems. Conducted visual analysis of competitor branding to inform creative direction and improve design quality. Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver cohesive, on-brand visual solutions.
Senior Photographer and Photo Retoucher at Raindrop
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Led end-to-end image production including photography, retouching, and final asset delivery. Developed and optimized retouching workflows and asset management systems for large image libraries. Implemented structured file organization and tagging systems to improve asset accessibility and efficiency. Maintained high standards for visual accuracy, consistency, and production quality. Mentored junior creatives on retouching techniques and workflow best practices.
Graphic Designer, Photographer and Photo Retoucher at Global Amici, Inc.
December 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Created production-ready visual assets for packaging, catalogs, and digital platforms. Produced and edited product photography with a focus on accuracy and brand consistency. Built files according to strict retailer and print specifications. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight production deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at The Art Institute of California-San Diego
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services