Hi, I’m Tyler Gaeton, a seasoned Colour Retoucher and Photo Editor based in Hamilton, Ontario. I specialize in pre-media, colour manipulation, and image enhancement for major brands, delivering print-ready assets with consistent colour and detail. I thrive on creative problem solving and collaboration with production teams to meet tight deadlines. I bring hands-on experience across agencies and retailers, from initial concept through final proofs, using Adobe Creative Suite to ensure printability across offset, flexo, and gravure processes. I’m passionate about learning new techniques and tools to keep brands looking sharp across channels.

Tyler Gaeton

Hi, I’m Tyler Gaeton, a seasoned Colour Retoucher and Photo Editor based in Hamilton, Ontario. I specialize in pre-media, colour manipulation, and image enhancement for major brands, delivering print-ready assets with consistent colour and detail. I thrive on creative problem solving and collaboration with production teams to meet tight deadlines. I bring hands-on experience across agencies and retailers, from initial concept through final proofs, using Adobe Creative Suite to ensure printability across offset, flexo, and gravure processes. I’m passionate about learning new techniques and tools to keep brands looking sharp across channels.

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Hi, I’m Tyler Gaeton, a seasoned Colour Retoucher and Photo Editor based in Hamilton, Ontario. I specialize in pre-media, colour manipulation, and image enhancement for major brands, delivering print-ready assets with consistent colour and detail. I thrive on creative problem solving and collaboration with production teams to meet tight deadlines.

I bring hands-on experience across agencies and retailers, from initial concept through final proofs, using Adobe Creative Suite to ensure printability across offset, flexo, and gravure processes. I’m passionate about learning new techniques and tools to keep brands looking sharp across channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photo Retoucher at Loblaw Companies Limited
April 28, 2022 - September 24, 2026
Enhance image quality. Colour correction. CMYK colour separation. Background and composition adjustments. Make adjustments to colour to improve printability for Offset, Flexo and Gravure print processes. Assist in pre-production meetings. Trapping complex files and images.
Colour Operator at Schawk!
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Creation and Adjustment of Multi-Ink files. CMYK colour Separation. Make adjustments to color to improve printability for Offset, Flexo and Gravure print processes. Assist in pre-production meetings. Trapping complex files and images.
Colour Retoucher at SGS
December 28, 2018 - December 28, 2018
Carefully review all job order instructions to determine precise requirements of job production, and generate proofs according to order instructions. Trap files using RIP software and / or Adobe CS applications. Perform Quality Control checks on all work performed as per department SOP’s. Perform technical troubleshooting concerning job production and software issues. Analyze proofs and originals to determine necessary corrections/changes needed. Make adjustments to color to improve printability for Offset, Flexo and Gravure print processes. Perform conversions from RAW and RGB to CMYK color space.
COLOUR OPERATOR at Schawk!
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Creation and Adjustment of Multi-Ink files. CMYK colour Separation. Make adjustments to color to improve printability for Offset, Flexo and Gravure print processes. Assist in pre-production meetings. Trapping complex files and images.
COLOUR RETOUCHER at SGS
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Carefully review all job order instructions to determine precise requirements of job production, and generate proofs according to order instructions. Trap files using RIP software and / or Adobe CS applications. Perform Quality Control checks on all work performed as per department SOPs. Perform technical troubleshooting concerning job production and software issues. Analyze proofs and originals to determine necessary corrections/changes needed. Make adjustments to color to improve printability for Offset, Flexo and Gravure print processes. Perform conversions from RAW and RGB to CMYK color space.
Colour Operator at Schawk! (SGK group)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Creation and adjustment of multi-ink files; CMYK colour separation; adjustments to color to improve printability for Offset, Flexo and Gravure; participation in pre-production meetings; trapping of complex files.

Education

Honours Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications Management at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Diploma at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Advertising and Marketing Communications Management at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Advertising and Marketing Communications Management (Honours) at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Honours Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications Management at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Honours Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications Management at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Advertising and Marketing Communications Management (Honours) at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Honours Diploma at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other