Hi there! I'm José A. Casillas, a seasoned retoucher with over 15 years of experience crafting visuals for the entertainment industry. I excel at collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life, ensuring every image tells a story and leaves a lasting impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love pushing the boundaries of retouching, color correction, and 3D title design. I'm passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute my extensive experience to your next project.…

José A. Casillas

Hi there! I'm José A. Casillas, a seasoned retoucher with over 15 years of experience crafting visuals for the entertainment industry. I excel at collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life, ensuring every image tells a story and leaves a lasting impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love pushing the boundaries of retouching, color correction, and 3D title design. I'm passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute my extensive experience to your next project.…

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Hi there! I’m José A. Casillas, a seasoned retoucher with over 15 years of experience crafting visuals for the entertainment industry. I excel at collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life, ensuring every image tells a story and leaves a lasting impact.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and love pushing the boundaries of retouching, color correction, and 3D title design. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute my extensive experience to your next project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Retoucher / Visual Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Seasoned retoucher and visual designer for the entertainment and advertising industries since 2009. Specializes in high-end retouching, color correction, photo compositing, and image enhancement; also develops 3D titles and motion graphics for television and branding. Collaborated with agencies and brands including ColdOpen, Buster-INK, Eclipse Advertising, Deutsch LA, Herbalife, Hulu, John Paul Mitchell, Petrol, Sketchers, Walton Isaacson, POSSIBLE Worldwide, Kelli LLC, Leroy and Rose, Truest LLC, Canyon Design Group, and DirecTV/AT&T.
Freelance Retoucher / Visual Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance retoucher and visual designer since 2009, collaborating with top clients including ColdOpen, Buster-INK, Eclipse Advertising, Deutsch LA, Herbalife, Hulu, John Paul Mitchell, Petrol, Sketchers, Walton Isaacson, POSSIBLE Worldwide, Kelli LLC, Leroy and Rose, Truest LLC, Canyon Design Group, and DirecTV/AT&T. Responsible for high-end retouching, color correction, photo compositing, image enhancement, and delivering visually cohesive campaigns across multiple platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Cal State University of Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Advanced Photoshop at Art Center (Pasadena, CA)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Web Design (CSS & HTML5) at Art Center (Pasadena, CA)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
3D Modeling (Maya & Z-Brush) at Art Center (Pasadena, CA)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Cal State University of Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Qualifications

After Effects
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Blender 3D
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Cinema 4D
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Unreal Engine
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Advanced Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Web Design (CSS & HTML5)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
3D Modeling (Maya & Z-Brush)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
After Effects
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Blender 3D
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Cinema 4D
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Unreal Engine
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Advanced Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Web Design (CSS & HTML5)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
3D Modeling (Maya & ZBrush)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services