I am a creative Digital Imaging Professional with a sharp eye for detail and an extensive background in retouching, color correction, layouts and video editing. I bring deep knowledge of digital imaging, technology, workflow software, and leadership. I excel at cross-functional collaboration across teams and vendors to deliver high-quality results for clients and brands.

Tracey A. Burrows

I am a creative Digital Imaging Professional with a sharp eye for detail and an extensive background in retouching, color correction, layouts and video editing. I bring deep knowledge of digital imaging, technology, workflow software, and leadership. I excel at cross-functional collaboration across teams and vendors to deliver high-quality results for clients and brands.

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I am a creative Digital Imaging Professional with a sharp eye for detail and an extensive background in retouching, color correction, layouts and video editing.

I bring deep knowledge of digital imaging, technology, workflow software, and leadership. I excel at cross-functional collaboration across teams and vendors to deliver high-quality results for clients and brands.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Senior High End Digital Retoucher (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
High-end retouching, image manipulation, compositing, color correction, color matching, silhouettes, and photo restoration. Remote and onsite work. Clients include Skiphop, T Style Magazine, Galerie Magazine, TV Guide, Adore Me, Tapestry Studios, Victoria’s Secret, Untuckit, Net A Porter, Baby Bjorn, Industrial Color, Ripen Studios, HIVE Magazine, Straub Collaborative, J. Crew, Foot Locker.
Creative Retouch Artist at INDUSTRIAL COLOR
January 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025
Retouch E‑Commerce images for NY&Co, Aeropostale, Bombas, Jakks, Nuna, LT Brands, Birdwell, Draper James. Color correct/color match images when needed. Provide cropped images for Websites per client guidelines. Attend daily team meetings via Google Meet; transfer assets via FTP, WeTransfer & Box.com. Provide feedback to offshore teams; QA work from offshore vendors; Use of Workhorse application.
Associate Director of Imaging / Prepress Operations at HEARST CORPORATION
January 1, 2016 - September 7, 2025
Established workflows and standard operating procedures for 27 titles; monthly image closing reports; scheduling freelance retouchers; international travel; vendor management with overseas partners; digital imaging specialist for Woman’s Day & Elle Decor; conducted virtual color shows with Creative and Art Directors to ensure title specifications; collaborated with Managing Editors & Creative Directors to meet press deadlines; monitor calibration.
Assistant Manager of Imaging at HEARST CORPORATION
January 1, 2013 - September 7, 2025
Digital Imaging Specialist for HGTV, Food Network & Country Living magazines; provided leadership and managed a staff of 13 imaging specialists; conducted virtual color shows; collaborated with Pre-media to ensure pages met press schedules; responsible for trapping on all covers across 27 titles; monitor calibration.
Freelance Digital Imaging Specialist at HEARST CORPORATION
January 1, 2007 - September 7, 2025
Retouching, color corrections for all titles; conducted virtual color shows with Creative Directors to review retouching and color corrections to ensure title specifications.
Lead Digital Imaging Specialist at BAUER PUBLISHING
January 1, 2007 - September 7, 2025
Lead operator: InTouch Weekly, Life & Style; Retouching, color corrections, all aspects of digital imaging; Troubleshooting InDesign layouts; Flightcheck, Fetch and Mass Transit.

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services