Post-production specialist with 12+ years leading high-end retouching and digital-imaging workflows for top-tier commercial and editorial clients. I translate client vision into polished deliverables, direct cross-functional teams, and integrate AI-driven tools to improve efficiency without compromising quality.

Landon Drean

Post-production specialist with 12+ years leading high-end retouching and digital-imaging workflows for top-tier commercial and editorial clients. I translate client vision into polished deliverables, direct cross-functional teams, and integrate AI-driven tools to improve efficiency without compromising quality.

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Post-production specialist with 12+ years leading high-end retouching and digital-imaging workflows for top-tier commercial and editorial clients. I translate client vision into polished deliverables, direct cross-functional teams, and integrate AI-driven tools to improve efficiency without compromising quality.

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Work Experience

Post-Production Director at Dippin' Sauce LLC
November 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Directed post-production for high-end clients including Verizon, PINK/Victoria's Secret, Christie's, IQOS, Airbnb, Qdoba, and Coach. Served as primary liaison between clients and internal teams to translate client needs into strategic, on-brand deliverables. Oversaw multiple simultaneous projects, managing cross-functional teams and training employees and external vendors on in-house workflows and techniques. Integrated AI-driven technologies into post-production workflows to improve turnaround efficiency while maintaining high-quality output. Specialized in refining and finalizing CG/3D-rendered assets via expert Photoshop compositing, ensuring seamless visual integration, structural accuracy, and skin-texture retention.
Photo Retoucher at Smooch NYC
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Led all retouching for Bon Appétit Magazine, including 12 consecutive cover images, maintaining a consistently high standard of visual quality. Contributed editorial retouching for Vanity Fair, Self, O Magazine, InStyle, and Grazia, ensuring adherence to each publication’s brand aesthetic and editorial integrity. Supported commercial campaigns for major clients including Redken, NARS, Colgate, Clairol, Pandora Jewelry, H&M, and DSW. Developed and maintained cohesive photography styles across clients and mentored interns, guiding their transition into full-time roles.
Digital Assets Manager at Sarah Silver Photo
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Managed and organized a high-volume library of photo and video assets, ensuring efficient storage, accurate metadata, and streamlined workflows to support client delivery and portfolio needs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Brigham Young University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services