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I'm Stuart Davey, a seasoned retoucher and pre-press professional with over 35 years of experience spanning traditional lithographic printing, digital imaging, high-end retouching, and creative studio environments. I excel in driving image workﬂows from capture through to final output, including colour correction, product photography enhancement, model and beauty retouching, digital asset preparation, and print production. I’ve progressed from traditional reprographics and plate-making into digital imaging and creative production, building a comprehensive understanding of both technical and creative processes. As Co-Founder and Senior Retoucher at Elements of Design Ltd, I work directly with clients, photographers, designers, marketing teams, and production departments to deliver imagery for advertising campaigns, catalogues, e-commerce, point-of-sale materials, and marketing communications. My background is well suited to in-house creative teams for retailers, manufacturers, publishers, museums, and e-commerce businesses, as well as content production and agency environments where image workflows and production processes are essential.…I'm Stuart Davey, a seasoned retoucher and pre-press professional with over 35 years of experience spanning traditional lithographic printing, digital imaging, high-end retouching, and creative studio environments. I excel in driving image workﬂows from capture through to final output, including colour correction, product photography enhancement, model and beauty retouching, digital asset preparation, and print production. I’ve progressed from traditional reprographics and plate-making into digital imaging and creative production, building a comprehensive understanding of both technical and creative processes. As Co-Founder and Senior Retoucher at Elements of Design Ltd, I work directly with clients, photographers, designers, marketing teams, and production departments to deliver imagery for advertising campaigns, catalogues, e-commerce, point-of-sale materials, and marketing communications. My background is well suited to in-house creative teams for retailers, manufacturers, publishers, museums, and e-commerce businesses, as well as content production and agency environments where image workflows and production processes are essential.

Stuart Davey

Image Editor, Artworker, Photographer, +2

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I'm Stuart Davey, a seasoned retoucher and pre-press professional with over 35 years of experience spanning traditional lithographic printing, digital imaging, high-end retouching, and creative studio environments. I excel in driving image workﬂows from capture through to final output, including colour correction, product photography enhancement, model and beauty retouching, digital asset preparation, and print production. I’ve progressed from traditional reprographics and plate-making into digital imaging and creative production, building a comprehensive understanding of both technical and creative processes. As Co-Founder and Senior Retoucher at Elements of Design Ltd, I work directly with clients, photographers, designers, marketing teams, and production departments to deliver imagery for advertising campaigns, catalogues, e-commerce, point-of-sale materials, and marketing communications. My background is well suited to in-house creative teams for retailers, manufacturers, publishers, museums, and e-commerce businesses, as well as content production and agency environments where image workflows and production processes are essential.…I'm Stuart Davey, a seasoned retoucher and pre-press professional with over 35 years of experience spanning traditional lithographic printing, digital imaging, high-end retouching, and creative studio environments. I excel in driving image workﬂows from capture through to final output, including colour correction, product photography enhancement, model and beauty retouching, digital asset preparation, and print production. I’ve progressed from traditional reprographics and plate-making into digital imaging and creative production, building a comprehensive understanding of both technical and creative processes. As Co-Founder and Senior Retoucher at Elements of Design Ltd, I work directly with clients, photographers, designers, marketing teams, and production departments to deliver imagery for advertising campaigns, catalogues, e-commerce, point-of-sale materials, and marketing communications. My background is well suited to in-house creative teams for retailers, manufacturers, publishers, museums, and e-commerce businesses, as well as content production and agency environments where image workflows and production processes are essential.

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I’m Stuart Davey, a seasoned retoucher and pre-press professional with over 35 years of experience spanning traditional lithographic printing, digital imaging, high-end retouching, and creative studio environments. I excel in driving image workﬂows from capture through to final output, including colour correction, product photography enhancement, model and beauty retouching, digital asset preparation, and print production. I’ve progressed from traditional reprographics and plate-making into digital imaging and creative production, building a comprehensive understanding of both technical and creative processes.

As Co-Founder and Senior Retoucher at Elements of Design Ltd, I work directly with clients, photographers, designers, marketing teams, and production departments to deliver imagery for advertising campaigns, catalogues, e-commerce, point-of-sale materials, and marketing communications. My background is well suited to in-house creative teams for retailers, manufacturers, publishers, museums, and e-commerce businesses, as well as content production and agency environments where image workflows and production processes are essential.

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Expert

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Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

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English

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Work Experience

Lithographic Print Technician at Hoopers Print

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989

Gained hands-on experience in pre-press production and plate preparation, operated large-format reprographic cameras to produce high-quality negatives for commercial printing, and supported lithographic planning and image preparation.

Lithographic Pre-Press Technician at VGF

January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992

In a lithographic environment, specialised in pre-press production, operating reprographic cameras to produce printing negatives, handling lithographic planning and layout preparation, and manufacturing metal printing plates for Heidelberg presses, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Digital Imaging & Pre-Press Technician at Dead Arty

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995

Fast-paced pre-press and digital imaging role using Apple Macintosh systems; trained and operated Linotype-Hell Topaz II flatbed scanner; performed colour correction and advanced image retouching, collaborating with clients to meet creative and technical specifications.

Pre-Press & Digital Imaging Technician at Sentry Box

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002

Specialised in high-end pre-press production, operating the Linotype-Hell Topaz II scanner for high-resolution image scanning, colour correction, and advanced retouching; produced print-ready artwork and managed output for lithographic processes; trained in QuarkXPress and page layout, contributing to catalogues, marketing materials, and campaigns for international brands.

Co-Founder & Senior Retoucher at Elements of Design Ltd

January 1, 2003 - Present

Co-founded a creative design and image retouching agency, partnering with a graphic designer to deliver design and retouching services. Led professional image retouching and post-production, with a shift from 2008 toward product photography enhancement, model/beauty retouching, colour correction, and asset preparation for print and digital media. Worked directly with clients, photographers, designers, and marketing teams to meet demanding deadlines and quality standards for brands such as Radley & Co, Timberland, Alno Kitchens, Lever Fabergé, Puma, and Daniel Hechter.