I’m Timothy Hagaman, a high-skill, detail-oriented photo retoucher with 20+ years of experience supporting national consumer brands through advanced retouching, compositing, and illustration. I’m known for strong color accuracy, non-destructive workflows, and preparing print-ready final art that meets campaign deadlines without sacrificing quality. In my roles, I’ve handled complex beauty, product, and environmental retouching independently, while also integrating AI-assisted tools to improve masking and texture refinement. I enjoy leading and improving retouching efforts within collaborative creative teams—delivering on schedule across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels.…

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I’m Timothy Hagaman, a high-skill, detail-oriented photo retoucher with 20+ years of experience supporting national consumer brands through advanced retouching, compositing, and illustration. I’m known for strong color accuracy, non-destructive workflows, and preparing print-ready final art that meets campaign deadlines without sacrificing quality. In my roles, I’ve handled complex beauty, product, and environmental retouching independently, while also integrating AI-assisted tools to improve masking and texture refinement. I enjoy leading and improving retouching efforts within collaborative creative teams—delivering on schedule across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels.…

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I’m Timothy Hagaman, a high-skill, detail-oriented photo retoucher with 20+ years of experience supporting national consumer brands through advanced retouching, compositing, and illustration. I’m known for strong color accuracy, non-destructive workflows, and preparing print-ready final art that meets campaign deadlines without sacrificing quality.

In my roles, I’ve handled complex beauty, product, and environmental retouching independently, while also integrating AI-assisted tools to improve masking and texture refinement. I enjoy leading and improving retouching efforts within collaborative creative teams—delivering on schedule across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Photo Retoucher at Omnicom Production Denver
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Spearheaded high-end retouching and compositing for national consumer packaged goods (CPG) and financial brands. Ensured 100% on-time delivery of multi-channel retail launches. Executed intricate beauty, product, and environmental retouching independently. Integrated AI-assisted tools to enhance masking and refinement workflows.
Independent Audiobook Narrator & Voice Actor at Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
Narrated and produced 7 full-length audiobooks available through Audible; specialized in educational and philosophical subject matter requiring precise pronunciation; collaborated with authors and publishers on tone, pacing, and interpretation; performed narration, editing, mastering, and final quality assurance; delivered projects meeting ACX technical standards.
Senior Photo Retoucher at Omnicom Production
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led high-end retouching and compositing for national CPG and financial brands; maintained 100% on-time delivery for multi-channel retail launches; executed complex beauty, product, and environmental retouching independently; integrated AI-assisted tools to accelerate masking and refinement workflows.
Voice Actor / Audiobook Narrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Narrated and produced 5 full-length audiobooks available on Audible, focusing on educational, philosophical, and entertainment genres. Collaborated with authors and directors to interpret and deliver scripts with clarity and dynamic expression. Delivered professional voice recordings with attention to pacing, tone, and accuracy in pronunciation. Edited and mastered audio files to meet high-quality industry standards.
Retouching Specialist at Tracy Locke Denver
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Produced campaign-ready assets for shopper marketing and national branding initiatives. Oversaw final art production across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels. Formulated brand-aligned illustrations and visual assets.
Retouching Specialist at Tracy Locke
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Produced campaign-ready assets for shopper marketing and national branding initiatives. Oversaw final-art production across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels. Formulated brand-aligned illustrations and visual assets to meet project specifications. Maintained consistent quality and ensured files were prepared for downstream production needs.
Retouching Specialist at Tracy Locke (Omnicom LLC)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Produced campaign-ready assets for shopper marketing and national brand initiatives; Led final art production across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels; Developed brand-aligned illustration and visual assets
Senior Photo Retoucher at Tracy Locke (Omnicom LLC)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Produced campaign-ready assets for shopper marketing and national brand initiatives; led final art production across print, retail, packaging, and digital channels; developed brand-aligned illustration and visual assets.
Illustrator & Retouching Specialist at THE INTEGER GROUP
July 1, 2002 - December 1, 2024
Managed color accuracy and production standards across multi-channel deliverables to resolve inconsistent quality. Bridged photography and finished creative through close collaboration with art directors and photographers in office and hybrid settings. Maintained campaign schedules over a 20+ year tenure by delivering campaign-ready assets under tight production timelines. Expanded studio creative offerings by creating original digital and traditional illustration in addition to retouching and final art. Adapted to changing tools and formats over two decades as production shifted from print-first to digital/omnichannel delivery.
Illustrator and Retouching Specialist at The Integer Group Denver
July 1, 2002 - December 1, 2024
Managed color accuracy and production standards across multi-channel deliverables. Collaborated closely with art directors and photographers in in-office and hybrid environments. Delivered campaign-ready assets under tight production timelines.
Illustrator and Retouching Specialist at The Integer Group
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2023
Managed color accuracy and production standards across multi-channel deliverables; collaborated closely with art directors and photographers in both in-office and hybrid environments; delivered campaign-ready assets under tight production timelines.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2005
Supported agency and corporate clients including Miller Brewing Company, Motorola, Hyatt, and Ameritech • Delivered print production, packaging design, and exhibit graphics in both on-site and remote project settings
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Supported agency and corporate clients including Miller Brewing Company, Motorola, Hyatt, and Ameritech; delivered print production, packaging design, and exhibit graphics in both on-site and remote project settings.

Education

BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 1993 - May 1, 1995
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 1993 - May 1, 1995
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
BFA, Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 1993 - May 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Financial Services
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    I created this art for The Mars Wrigley candy company. It was well received and leveraged across both print and digital solutions.…
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    Acoustic Kitty Promotional Video
    For the Acoustic Kitty promotional video, I had the opportunity to develop both the storyline and characters from concept through final production. It was a challenging and rewarding project that contributed to increased revenue for The Integer Group that year. I managed the visual development, color direction, and progression from initial sketches to polished final artwork, delivering a cohesive and professionally executed piece.…
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    My task was to create a sparkling glow around an existing model (dinosaur) for Duracell.…
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    Xactly Character development
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    Xactly Character development
    I developed a standardized character movement sheet for Quota, an existing brand mascot. The project established a range of poses, expressions, and movements to provide a consistent visual reference for future creative applications.…
    Xactly Character development
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