With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, I specialise in high-end image retouching and visualisation - transforming raw assets into polished, visually compelling content. My core expertise lies in precision retouching, compositing, colour grading, and visual storytelling across beauty, fashion, product, and advertising imagery, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, impactful visuals. Alongside retouching, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, motion graphics, and video production, supported by basic working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro, allowing me to approach projects holistically from concept to final delivery. Known for meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and seamless collaboration with teams and clients, I thrive in fast-paced environments - consistently meeting deadlines without compromising creative integrity. My goal is to bring innovative solutions to every brief and create visuals that resonate with audiences while exceeding expectations.

Gobinath Xavier

With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, I specialise in high-end image retouching and visualisation - transforming raw assets into polished, visually compelling content. My core expertise lies in precision retouching, compositing, colour grading, and visual storytelling across beauty, fashion, product, and advertising imagery, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, impactful visuals. Alongside retouching, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, motion graphics, and video production, supported by basic working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro, allowing me to approach projects holistically from concept to final delivery. Known for meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and seamless collaboration with teams and clients, I thrive in fast-paced environments - consistently meeting deadlines without compromising creative integrity. My goal is to bring innovative solutions to every brief and create visuals that resonate with audiences while exceeding expectations.

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With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, I specialise in high-end image retouching and visualisation - transforming raw assets into polished, visually compelling content. My core expertise lies in precision retouching, compositing, colour grading, and visual storytelling across beauty, fashion, product, and advertising imagery, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, impactful visuals.

Alongside retouching, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, motion graphics, and video production, supported by basic working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro, allowing me to approach projects holistically from concept to final delivery. Known for meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and seamless collaboration with teams and clients, I thrive in fast-paced environments - consistently meeting deadlines without compromising creative integrity. My goal is to bring innovative solutions to every brief and create visuals that resonate with audiences while exceeding expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Retoucher at RAPP
December 1, 2025 - Present
Lead a team of retouching professionals, overseeing day-to-day production activities and ensuring timely delivery. Managed workflows for retouching, compositing, and editing to ensure consistency and quality across outputs; collaborated with PM and external vendors; mentored team members to develop expertise.
Senior Graphic Designer (Creative Retouching Lead) at Amnet Smartshoring Services Limited.
April 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Led imaging team to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outputs; managed retouching, compositing, and editing workflows; collaborated with print teams and vendors; mentored team members.
Freelance Retoucher | Graphic Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Performed advanced image retouching and color adjustments; created visual concepts, layouts, and designs for digital and print media; adapted artwork for multiple formats; collaborated with marketing and creative teams.
Producer | Moving Image at Tag India Pvt Ltd.
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Managed video post-production projects, including editing, color grading, sound design, and final delivery; led a 15-person multidisciplinary team; storyboarded animation/motion videos; planned deliverables and maintained QA.
Lead Studio | Imaging & CGI at Tag India Pvt Ltd.
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Oversaw imaging and CGI projects, leading teams and coordinating workflows for retouching, compositing, and editing; ensured brand and client quality; provided mentorship and process improvements.
Imaging Production Team Leader at Tag India Pvt Ltd.
October 1, 2014 - August 1, 2020
Led imaging production team, managed cross-functional workflows, ensured on-time delivery, and collaborated with creative teams, clients, and vendors; mentored staff.
Production Specialist at Born (Formerly TWGi)
March 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014
Performed image retouching, color profiling, and graphic design; prepared print-ready materials; managed file organization and production-ready assets.
Graphic Designer at Oasis Preprint Services Pvt Ltd.
July 1, 2008 - February 1, 2010
Designed visual concepts and layouts for digital/print; performed image retouching and color correction; adapted artwork for multiple channels; collaborated with marketing teams.
Graphic Designer at RR Donnelley
April 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Image enhancement, retouching, color correction, and background adjustments; composed multiple images into cohesive visuals; refined details for print-ready outputs.
Graphic Designer at SPS CTP Systems
January 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Design creation for digital/print; image retouching and color correction; artwork adaptation for various formats; prepared print-ready files for CTP processes.
Graphic Designer at Madhava Graphics
April 1, 2002 - November 1, 2005
Design assistance, image retouching, artwork adaptation, and file preparation; collaborated with teams to support project goals and deadlines.
Social Graphic Designer at SPS CTP Systems
January 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Design concept development, image retouching and color correction, artwork adaptation; prepared print-ready files for CTP processes.

Education

B.Sc. at World Classical Tamil University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Certificate Course in Type Setting and Desk-Top Publishing at Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Advanced UI/UX Design Certificate at Aspira Design Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
ADVANCED UI/UX DESIGN at Aspira Design Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN TYPE SETTING AND DESK- TOP PUBLISHING at Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION (TEAM AWARD)
April 1, 2019 - June 8, 2026
EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION (TEAM AWARD)
October 1, 2018 - June 8, 2026
EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
October 1, 2017 - June 8, 2026
SPOT AWARD | GOOD TEAM HANDLING
January 1, 2017 - June 8, 2026
B.Sc., ViSCOM World Classical Tamil University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other