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Production Artist and image retoucher with 22+ years of experience creating high-quality marketing imagery for national brands. Experienced in Photoshop-based retouching, compositing, color correction, and product image preparation while maintaining strong visual consistency across formats and channels.
Collaborates closely with photographers, designers, and creative teams to deliver polished print and digital assets on schedule. Integrates AI-assisted workflows (e.g., Generative Fill and concept/lifestyle generation) to support production while refining final artwork in Photoshop.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Pre-press Operator at The Graphic Zone
January 1, 2022 - PresentPrepared customer files for commercial printing, including preflight, color correction, trapping, imposition, and CMYK conversion. Built foundational experience in color management and press-ready file preparation that continues to inform digital production and retouching work.
Senior Graphic Artist at Lewis Communications (Birmingham)
January 1, 2004 - PresentProduced artwork for print, digital, social media, email marketing, and outdoor advertising for a wide range of agency clients. Retouched and composited photography for advertising, healthcare, consumer products, financial services, and lifestyle campaigns. Performed advanced masking, compositing, color correction, background replacement, image cleanup, and product retouching in Photoshop. Incorporated AI tools (including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Photoshop Generative Fill, and Midjourney) to support concepts, extend photography, and generate lifestyle imagery, with final artwork refined in Photoshop. Adapted designs across multiple formats and sizes while maintaining brand consistency. Partnered with designers, art directors, account managers, and developers to meet production schedules and deliver accurate final print/digital files, and assisted with studio photography image preparation and post-production.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Commercial Design) at Jacksonville State University
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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