I am Darren Westley, a veteran imaging specialist with expertise in high-end image retouching, advanced color correction, CGI, and image composition, with a proven track record of building and leading imaging departments at top agencies. I integrate AI-assisted tools and CGI workflows into my creative pipelines to accelerate ideation and production while maintaining brand and regulatory compliance. I am known for collaboration, a sharp eye, meticulous precision, and the ability to deliver under pressure while fostering a high-performance creative environment. I have led teams of imaging experts, designed robust imaging infrastructures and file management systems, and collaborated with creative, account, and production teams to produce high-end imagery across campaigns, packaging, lifestyle, and conventions. My experience spans pharma, lifestyle, and marketing collateral, with a focus on scalable workflows and secure archives.

Darren Westley

I am Darren Westley, a veteran imaging specialist with expertise in high-end image retouching, advanced color correction, CGI, and image composition, with a proven track record of building and leading imaging departments at top agencies. I integrate AI-assisted tools and CGI workflows into my creative pipelines to accelerate ideation and production while maintaining brand and regulatory compliance. I am known for collaboration, a sharp eye, meticulous precision, and the ability to deliver under pressure while fostering a high-performance creative environment. I have led teams of imaging experts, designed robust imaging infrastructures and file management systems, and collaborated with creative, account, and production teams to produce high-end imagery across campaigns, packaging, lifestyle, and conventions. My experience spans pharma, lifestyle, and marketing collateral, with a focus on scalable workflows and secure archives.

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I am Darren Westley, a veteran imaging specialist with expertise in high-end image retouching, advanced color correction, CGI, and image composition, with a proven track record of building and leading imaging departments at top agencies. I integrate AI-assisted tools and CGI workflows into my creative pipelines to accelerate ideation and production while maintaining brand and regulatory compliance. I am known for collaboration, a sharp eye, meticulous precision, and the ability to deliver under pressure while fostering a high-performance creative environment.

I have led teams of imaging experts, designed robust imaging infrastructures and file management systems, and collaborated with creative, account, and production teams to produce high-end imagery across campaigns, packaging, lifestyle, and conventions. My experience spans pharma, lifestyle, and marketing collateral, with a focus on scalable workflows and secure archives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VP, Director of Imaging at Ogilvy Health
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2026
Founded the imaging department and built a specialized team of five imaging experts. Led high-end imaging, retouching, CGI rendering, and image composition across campaigns, packaging, lifestyle, and convention graphics. Integrated AI image platforms and AI-assisted tools into the creative pipeline to accelerate visual ideation and concept work. Maintained a comprehensive server system with hi-res/lo-res archives and enforced version control and file organization standards. Served as a bridge between creative, account, and production teams to ensure imagery met brand, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
Department Founder/Director at Torre Lazur McCann
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2006
Established and led the agency’s first dedicated imaging department; managed a team of five. Delivered consistent, high-quality imaging for major pharmaceutical brands including retouching, compositing, and color correcting across hundreds of assets. Managed studio imaging workflows and quality control processes, including proofing, color accuracy, and file delivery. Collaborated with creative directors and brand teams to bring conceptual visions to life. AI imaging & retouch specialist with CGI illustration and rendering experience, integrating AI-assisted tools into workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at The College of New Jersey
March 30, 2026 - July 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Life Sciences