I have 16 years of experience in photo retouching and have been a dedicated retoucher for Selfridges since 2015. My expertise lies in fashion photo retouching, item editing, colour matching, and working efficiently both remotely and on-site. Due to the pandemic, I honed skills such as self-motivation, conscientiousness, and an unwavering focus on delivering quality work. Aside from retouching, I have prior experience as a graphic designer and self-employed object designer, working with materials including wood, brass, and plywood. I am proficient with tools such as Photoshop, Wacom tablets, and Corel Draw, bringing a strong eye for detail and customer service to all projects I engage with.

Krzysztof ( Kris ) Kardynal MA

I have 16 years of experience in photo retouching and have been a dedicated retoucher for Selfridges since 2015. My expertise lies in fashion photo retouching, item editing, colour matching, and working efficiently both remotely and on-site. Due to the pandemic, I honed skills such as self-motivation, conscientiousness, and an unwavering focus on delivering quality work. Aside from retouching, I have prior experience as a graphic designer and self-employed object designer, working with materials including wood, brass, and plywood. I am proficient with tools such as Photoshop, Wacom tablets, and Corel Draw, bringing a strong eye for detail and customer service to all projects I engage with.

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I have 16 years of experience in photo retouching and have been a dedicated retoucher for Selfridges since 2015. My expertise lies in fashion photo retouching, item editing, colour matching, and working efficiently both remotely and on-site. Due to the pandemic, I honed skills such as self-motivation, conscientiousness, and an unwavering focus on delivering quality work.

Aside from retouching, I have prior experience as a graphic designer and self-employed object designer, working with materials including wood, brass, and plywood. I am proficient with tools such as Photoshop, Wacom tablets, and Corel Draw, bringing a strong eye for detail and customer service to all projects I engage with.

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Work Experience

eCommerce Midweight Retoucher at Selfridges
January 1, 2022 - Present
Performed photo extracting, processing, retouching, cropping, and colour matching using Photoshop with a PC and Wacom tablet. Contributed consistently to the eCommerce digital content from 2022. Portfolio of work available online.
eCommerce Senior Retoucher - PackShot at Selfridges
January 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Handled photo extracting, photographing, processing, retouching, cropping, and colour matching for product photography on Mac systems using Photoshop and Wacom tablet. Delivered high quality eCommerce visuals for seven years.
Self Employed Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 2014 - August 11, 2025
Designed and produced small custom objects such as wall decorations, jewellery boxes, frames, and shelving. Worked with solid wood, plywood, veneer, and brass, managing all design and production stages with Corel Draw and Photoshop.
Commercial Printing Graphic Designer at ANRO
January 1, 2012 - August 11, 2025
Created business cards, brochures, banners, and safety signs under strict deadlines using Photoshop, InDesign, and CorelDraw. Operated print and cut plotters, CNC machinery, provided technical support, and maintained customer relations to ensure repeat business.
Building Construction Site Labourer
January 1, 2009 - August 11, 2025
Performed manual labor including carpentry duties, tiling, glazing, and general construction site maintenance, adhering to health and safety standards and keeping work areas clean.

Education

MA at University of Technology in Częstochowa, Poland
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
BA at University of Zawiercie, Poland
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Secondary school certificate at Technical Secondary School in Zawiercie, Poland
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing