I have worked in design, photography and image editing since 1993. My work is informed by a broad education in art and design. My photography and image-editing expertise allow me to create significant visual impact quickly and reliably. I can art-direct my own photoshoots, do any image editing, and oversee a project from concept to final production, on time and on budget. I work quickly and precisely, performing well on my own or as part of a team. I am capable, flexible and highly experienced, with an understanding of what it takes to make my clients happy and their brands successful.

Deborah Mancino

I have worked in design, photography and image editing since 1993. My work is informed by a broad education in art and design. My photography and image-editing expertise allow me to create significant visual impact quickly and reliably. I can art-direct my own photoshoots, do any image editing, and oversee a project from concept to final production, on time and on budget. I work quickly and precisely, performing well on my own or as part of a team. I am capable, flexible and highly experienced, with an understanding of what it takes to make my clients happy and their brands successful.

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I have worked in design, photography and image editing since 1993. My work is informed by a broad education in art and design.

My photography and image-editing expertise allow me to create significant visual impact quickly and reliably. I can art-direct my own photoshoots, do any image editing, and oversee a project from concept to final production, on time and on budget. I work quickly and precisely, performing well on my own or as part of a team. I am capable, flexible and highly experienced, with an understanding of what it takes to make my clients happy and their brands successful.

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English
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Work Experience

Photographer / Designer at Self-employed (Freelance)
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance photography, graphic design and image editing; prepress imaging for UEFA Champions League final programmes; collaboration with TwelfthMan agency in London; ongoing UEFA technical reports; features in Edinburgh Evening News, BBC and other outlets; event, architectural and portrait photography across Edinburgh, the UK and beyond.
Graphic Designer, Writer, Researcher, and Social Media Manager at IHF Ltd
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design for safety handbooks, process mapping, information graphics and complex research; social media management, content generation and web design using WordPress; direct client interface and environmental design consultation; oversight of social media and web development; overhauled corporate communications.
Photographer / Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance general design, identity design, photography and image manipulation; full project lifecycle from concept to finished product; built an event and portrait photography practice; local exhibitions and charity calendar features.
Photo-retoucher / On-site Prepress Imaging Specialist at R.R. Donnelley & Sons
October 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging for retail fashion, table-top, lifestyle and outdoor photography; strong emphasis on complex re-composition, colour matching and jewellery; thousands of images processed under tight deadlines; senior retoucher on a team of five; improved batch-processing and quality assurance techniques.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople, San Francisco, California, and Freelance
January 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Design, production, illustration and photo retouching for packaging, advertising (print and web), direct mail and GUI; versatile role with high-pressure demands; worked with major brands and agencies including Visa, Apple and Ideo over 11 years.
Graphic Designer / Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Design and production of colour-corrected comps for television and print; production troubleshooting; mock-ups for colour-corrected products to compensate for on-camera colour shifts; strict deadlines and in-house production environments.
Graphic Designer
January 1, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design, presentation and production; packaging design, trade ads, corporate identity, annual reports and newsletters; built studio workflow, client presentations and brand management.
Graphic Designer
November 1, 1993 - September 8, 2025
Worked in design firms near New York City; drum scanning; early experience in graphic design and pre-press workflows.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 1, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Early computer graphics work including wireframes and rotoscoping; learned Quantel Paintbox, an early retouching tool.
Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2017 - Present
Provide freelance general photography, graphic design and image editing. Prepress imaging for UEFA men’s and women’s Official Champions League final programmes in collaboration with TwelfthMan (London). Partners have delivered results on extremely tight timescales since 2019. Also produce UEFA technical reports; photos featured in Edinburgh Evening News, Edinburgh Spotlight, BBC, DearWorld.org, Behind The Lens, and Viewbug. Clients include UEFA, TwelfthMan, Zero Waste Scotland, Free Botanical Skincare, New Verve Consulting, Edinburgh World Justice Festival, Dear World.org, Unite Against Fascism, Volunteer Edinburgh. Services cover event, performance, architectural and portrait photography across Edinburgh, the UK and beyond.
Graphic Designer, Writer, Researcher, Social Media Manager at IHF Ltd
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design for safety-related handbooks and process mapping; expanded to include business proposal writing, information graphics, complex process mapping, and detailed research. Oversaw social media management, content generation, and web design (WordPress, Google Analytics, MeetEdgar). Direct client interface, environmental design consultation, and production of presentations and training materials with a custom flat-graphics house style. Oversaw all social media and web development.
Graphic Designer and Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance general design, identity design, photography and image manipulation. Managed complex projects from concept to finished product, including signage systems, posters, newspaper ads, branded collateral, apparel and food packaging systems. Built a small but loyal event and portrait photography client base; experience with studio setups and on-location shoots; exhibited work locally and featured in charity calendars.
Photo-Retoucher / Prepress Imaging Specialist at R.R. Donnelley & Sons
October 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging for retail fashion, table-top, lifestyle and outdoor photography. Special focus on complex re-composition, colour matching, and jewellery. Duties included image editing, quality analysis and client interface. Senior retoucher on a team of five, processing up to 50 images per day; implemented batch-processing, colour presets and QA techniques.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople
January 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design, production, illustration and photo retouching for a variety of brands. Worked under high pressure, contributing to packaging design, advertising for print and web, direct mail and GUI design; collaborated with agencies and brands including Visa, Apple and Ideo.
Graphic Designer / Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Design and production of colour-corrected comps for television and print; production troubleshooting; photo-retouching; silk-screen, flexo and web offset printing. Developed comping techniques for food, cosmetic and beverage industries. Met stringent deadlines and collaborated with clients.
Graphic Designer at Various NYC-area design firms
January 1, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design, presentation, and production; emphasis on package design, trade ads, direct mail, corporate identity, 2D/3D illustration, annual reports and newsletters. Gained experience in studio workflow, client presentations, deadlines and brand management.
Graphic Designer at Various NYC-area design firms
November 1, 1993 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design, presentation, and production; emphasis on package design, trade ads, direct mail, and corporate identity, with early experience in 2D/3D illustration and branding.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 1, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Early computer graphics role producing wireframes and rotoscoping; learned Quantel Paintbox for retouching and early digital graphics workflows.
Photographer / Graphic Designer / Image Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance photography, graphic design and image editing. Provides prepress imaging for UEFA men’s and women’s Official Champions League final programmes in collaboration with TwelfthMan (London). This partnership has delivered results on extremely tight timescales since 2019, including UEFA technical reports. Work featured in Edinburgh Evening News, Edinburgh Spotlight, BBC, Dear World, Behind The Lens. Clients include UEFA, TwelfthMan, Zero Waste Scotland, Free Botanical Skincare, New Verve Consulting, Edinburgh World Justice Festival, Dear World.org, Unite Against Fascism, Volunteer Edinburgh. Provides event, performance, architectural and portrait photography across Edinburgh, the UK and beyond.
Graphic Design, Writing, Research and Social Media at IHF Ltd and Freelance
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Initially performed basic graphic design for safety handbooks and process mapping, expanding to information graphics, complex process mapping and detailed research. Role grew to include social media management, content generation and web design (WordPress), Google Analytics and MeetEdgar. Oversaw direct client interface, environmental design consultation, and production of presentations and training materials with a custom flat-graphics house style. Client list included The Wood Group, British Petroleum, Nexen, KCA Deutag, Ricardo Rail, NHS, NHS Scotland, The RBS.
Photography and Design at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance general design, identity design, photography and image manipulation. Led projects from concept to final production including signage systems, promotional posters, newspaper advertising, branded collateral, T‑shirts and food packaging. Built an event and portrait photography business, with full studio shoots using strobe lighting. Exhibited work locally and contributed to charity calendars.
Photo-retoucher at R.R. Donnelley & Sons
October 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging specialist for Mervyns Department Stores. Duties included image editing, colour matching, and complex re-composition for retail fashion, table-top, lifestyle and outdoor photography. Senior retoucher leading a team of five, processing up to 50 images per day; streamlined batch-processing and QA techniques.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople
January 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Design and production for packaging, print and web, direct mail and GUI design. Worked under high pressure with major brands, contributing illustration, retouching, copywriting, research, layout, art direction and pitching.
Graphic Designer / Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Color-corrected comps for television and print; production troubleshooting, photo-retouching, silk-screen, flexo and web offset printing. Developed comping techniques for food, cosmetic and beverage industries; worked under tight deadlines with in-house mock-ups.
Graphic Designer
January 1, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphics work including package design, trade magazine ads, corporate identity, illustration (2D and 3D), annual reports and newsletters.
Graphic Designer
November 1, 1993 - September 8, 2025
Worked at design firms near New York City; early drum scanning experience and studio workflow, client presentation and brand management.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 1, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Early computer graphics firm producing wireframes and rotoscoping; learned Quantel Paintbox for retouching; contributed to short 3D animations for sports programmes on network television.
Photographer and Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance photography, graphic design and image editing. Prepress imaging for UEFA men’s and women’s Official Champions League final programmes in collaboration with TwelfthMan, delivering tight timelines since 2019. Clients include UEFA, TwelfthMan, Zero Waste Scotland, Free Botanical Skincare, and Edinburgh-based organizations.
Graphic Designer, Writer, Researcher and Social Media Manager at IHF Ltd
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design for safety handbooks and process mapping; development of information graphics and complex process mapping; social media management, web design using WordPress; direct client interface; oversight of environmental design; production of presentations and training materials; complete overhaul of corporate communications look and feel.
Photographer and Designer at Self-employed
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance photography and design; event, performance, architectural and portrait photography; built an event and portrait photography business; studio shoots; exhibited work locally and collaborated with volunteers and third-sector organizations.
Photo-retoucher at R.R. Donnelley & Sons
October 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging for retail fashion; complex re-composition, colour matching, and jewellery; senior retoucher on a team of five; processed thousands of images under tight deadlines; streamlined batch-processing and QA techniques.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople (and Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design, package design, advertising for print and web, direct mail, and GUI design; versatile role supporting large brands; responsibilities included illustration, retouching, copywriting, research, layout, art direction and pitches.
Graphic Designer / Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Colour-corrected comps for television and print; production troubleshooting; mock-ups for consumer products; colour accuracy across production stages; tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer
January 1, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphic designer focusing on presentation and production; early career role in packaging and corporate identity.
Graphic Designer
November 1, 1993 - September 8, 2025
Graphic designer in design firms near New York; early experience with drum scanning and studio workflow.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 1, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Assisted in computer graphics production; helped produce wireframes and rotoscoping for 3D animations; learned Quantel Paintbox.
Photographer and Graphic Designer at Freelance
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance photography, graphic design and image editing; prepress imaging for UEFA Champions League final programmes (in collaboration with TwelfthMan, London); production of UEFA technical reports; event, performance, architectural and portrait photography across the UK and beyond; clients include UEFA, TwelfthMan, Zero Waste Scotland, Free Botanical Skincare, New Verve Consulting, Edinburgh World Justice Festival, Dear World.org, Unite Against Fascism, Volunteer Edinburgh.
Graphic Designer, Writer, Researcher and Social Media Manager at IHF Ltd (and freelance)
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design for safety handbooks; information graphics; complex process mapping; social media management; web design using WordPress; client interface; environmental design; creation of presentations and training materials; oversight of social media and web development; photo, video production and motion graphic art direction; clients included The Wood Group, British Petroleum, Nexen, KCA Deutag, Ricardo Rail, NHS/NHS Scotland, The RBS.
Photographer and Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
General design, identity design, photography and image manipulation; signage systems, posters, newspaper ads, branded collateral; studio photography; event and portrait photography; exhibited work; third-sector work.
Photo Retoucher at R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Hayward, California
October 31, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging for retail fashion (Mervyns); image editing, quality analysis and client interface; senior retoucher on a 5-person team; processed thousands of images under tight deadlines; streamlined processes with batch-processing and color pre-sets.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople, San Francisco, California, and Freelance
January 31, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Package design, advertising for print and web, direct mail and GUI design; versatile role spanning illustration, retouching, copywriting, research, layout, art direction and pitches; 11 years with various clients.
Graphic Designer / Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 31, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Color-correct comps for television and print; production troubleshooting; mock-ups for colour of consumer products for TV; involved in silk-screen, flexo and web offset; clients included Estée Lauder, Pepsico, Landor Associates, etc.
Graphic Designer at Various design firms
January 31, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design, presentation and production; packaging design, trade ads, corporate identity, illustration and annual reports; clients included Agfa, Konica, Lowe Direct, Davis-Hayes, etc.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 31, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Early computer graphics firm producing 3D animations for network television; wireframes, rotoscoping; learned Quantel Paintbox and early retouching.
Photographer and Graphic Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance general photography, graphic design, and image editing. Prepress imaging for UEFA Champions League final programmes in collaboration with TwelfthMan (London). Produces UEFA technical reports; photographs featured in multiple outlets. Provides event, performance, architectural, and portrait photography for clients in Edinburgh, the UK and beyond.
Graphic Designer, Writer, Researcher, and Social Media Manager at IHF Ltd
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Limited role in basic graphic design for safety handbooks and process mapping, expanding to information graphics, complex process mapping, social media management, content generation, and web design using WordPress. Direct client interface and oversight of social media and web development; overhauled corporate communications.
Graphic Designer, Photographer at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance general design, identity design, photography and image manipulation. Managed signage systems, posters, branded collateral, and a series of t-shirts; built an event and portrait photography business; exhibited work locally.
Photo-retoucher at R.R. Donnelley & Sons
October 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging for retail fashion, table-top, lifestyle and outdoor photography. Focus on complex re-composition, colour matching, and jewellery. Senior retoucher on a team of five; processed thousands of images under tight deadlines; tested batch-processing, colour presets, and QA techniques.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople (San Francisco) and Freelance
January 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Illustration, retouching, layout, and production for packaging, advertising for print and web, direct mail, and GUI design; worked with large brands under high pressure; roles included copywriting and presenting pitches.
Graphic Designer/Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Production design and troubleshooting for colour-correct comps for television and print; mock-ups for consumer products; pre-press and production management under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer
January 1, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design work spanning package design, trade ads, corporate identity, and annual reports; early career building studio workflow and brand management.
Graphic Designer
November 1, 1993 - September 8, 2025
Early career experience in graphic design, presentation, and production; involved in 2D/3D illustration and client-facing design work.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 1, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Early computer graphics firm producing short 3D animations for sports programmes; assisted in wireframes and rotoscoping; learned Quantel Paintbox.
Photographer and Graphic Designer at Freelance
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance photographer and designer providing general photography, graphic design and image editing. Collaborated with TwelfthMan in London on UEFA Champions League final programmes and prepress imaging since 2019, delivering on tight timescales. Produced UEFA technical reports yearly. Photos featured in Edinburgh Evening News, Edinburgh Spotlight and BBC; award-winner on Dear World.org and Behind The Lens; clients include UEFA, TwelfthMan, Zero Waste Scotland, Free Botanical Skincare, New Verve Consulting, Edinburgh World Justice Festival, Dear World.org, Unite Against Fascism and Volunteer Edinburgh. Specialised in event, performance, architectural and portrait photography across Edinburgh, the UK and beyond.
Graphic Designer, Writer, Researcher and Social Media Manager at IHF Ltd
April 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Worked on safety handbooks, process mapping, and corporate communications. Expanded to social media management, content generation and web design (WordPress) with Google Analytics and MeetEdgar. Direct client interface, environmental design consultation, and production of presentations and training materials. Clients included The Wood Group, British Petroleum, Nexen, KCA Deutag, Ricardo Rail, NHS and NHS Scotland.
Graphic Designer and Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance design, identity design, photography and image manipulation. Delivered signage, posters, branded collateral, t‑shirts and a food packaging system. Built an event and portrait photography business; exhibited work locally and featured in charity calendars.
Photo-retoucher at R.R. Donnelley & Sons
October 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
On-site prepress imaging specialist for Mervyns; image editing and quality analysis. Specialized in complex recomposition, colour matching and jewellery. Processed thousands of images to tight deadlines; senior retoucher on a five-person team, up to 50 images per day; improved batch-processing and QA methods.
Graphic Designer at MacPeople, San Francisco, CA and Freelance
January 1, 2007 - September 8, 2025
Design and production for packaging, print and web advertising, direct mail and GUI design. Worked with Visa, Apple and Ideo; highly versatile under pressure; often integrated into existing teams for months or years.
Graphic Designer / Production Director at The Bon-R Group Inc
January 31, 1996 - September 8, 2025
Design and production of colour-corrected comps for television and print. Troubleshooted production processes, retouched photography, silk-screening, flexo and web offset. Developed comping techniques for consumer goods to ensure on-camera colour accuracy; met strict deadlines. Clients included Estee Lauder, Pepsico, Landor Associates, Cheesebrough-Ponds.
Graphic Designer at Multiple design firms (Nov 1993 – Jan 1995)
January 31, 1995 - September 8, 2025
Graphic design including packaging, trade magazine ads, direct mail, corporate identity, illustration and annual reports for a wide range of clients (Agfa, Konica, Lowe Direct, Davis-Hayes, etc).
Graphic Designer at Various design firms near New York City
November 1, 1993 - September 8, 2025
Early career in design firms and a stint at a pre-press house; experience with drum scanning and near-New York design work.
Intern / Production Assistant at Compugraph Designs
May 1, 1988 - September 8, 2025
Contributed to wireframes and rotoscoping for early computer graphics work; learned Quantel Paintbox and early retouching techniques.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Education