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I’m a seasoned retoucher and graphic designer specializing in high-end photo compositing, advanced retouching, and visual storytelling across brand-forward campaigns. I focus on color, detail, and continuity so every image looks polished, intentional, and true to the project. I enjoy collaborating with art directors and creative teams through iterative critique and real-time refinements, and I’m drawn to work that’s both creatively engaging and meaningful. Whether I’m building greeting-card narratives or producing campaign-ready assets, I bring a thoughtful, quality-first approach to every deliverable.…I’m a seasoned retoucher and graphic designer specializing in high-end photo compositing, advanced retouching, and visual storytelling across brand-forward campaigns. I focus on color, detail, and continuity so every image looks polished, intentional, and true to the project. I enjoy collaborating with art directors and creative teams through iterative critique and real-time refinements, and I’m drawn to work that’s both creatively engaging and meaningful. Whether I’m building greeting-card narratives or producing campaign-ready assets, I bring a thoughtful, quality-first approach to every deliverable.

Sherry Haverkamp

Graphic Designer, Image Editor, Illustrator, +2

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I’m a seasoned retoucher and graphic designer specializing in high-end photo compositing, advanced retouching, and visual storytelling across brand-forward campaigns. I focus on color, detail, and continuity so every image looks polished, intentional, and true to the project. I enjoy collaborating with art directors and creative teams through iterative critique and real-time refinements, and I’m drawn to work that’s both creatively engaging and meaningful. Whether I’m building greeting-card narratives or producing campaign-ready assets, I bring a thoughtful, quality-first approach to every deliverable.…I’m a seasoned retoucher and graphic designer specializing in high-end photo compositing, advanced retouching, and visual storytelling across brand-forward campaigns. I focus on color, detail, and continuity so every image looks polished, intentional, and true to the project. I enjoy collaborating with art directors and creative teams through iterative critique and real-time refinements, and I’m drawn to work that’s both creatively engaging and meaningful. Whether I’m building greeting-card narratives or producing campaign-ready assets, I bring a thoughtful, quality-first approach to every deliverable.

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I’m a seasoned retoucher and graphic designer specializing in high-end photo compositing, advanced retouching, and visual storytelling across brand-forward campaigns. I focus on color, detail, and continuity so every image looks polished, intentional, and true to the project.

I enjoy collaborating with art directors and creative teams through iterative critique and real-time refinements, and I’m drawn to work that’s both creatively engaging and meaningful. Whether I’m building greeting-card narratives or producing campaign-ready assets, I bring a thoughtful, quality-first approach to every deliverable.

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Work Experience

Freelance Retoucher / Designer at Independent / Self-employed

March 1, 2026 - Present

Supporting Avanti Press with overflow retouching and pursuing additional freelance opportunities. Work emphasizes high-quality retouching, compositing, and consistent visual output for branding and production timelines.

Photo Compositing Specialist / Retoucher at Avanti Press, Detroit, MI

January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026

Key member of the creative team behind animal-centric, story-driven Avanti Press greeting cards supporting $10M+ in sales. Partnered with art directors to composite diverse imagery—often featuring animals in human-like scenarios—blending wit and whimsy. Developed multiple concept variations through bi-weekly critiques, making real-time edits across rounds to deliver engaging final images. Produced 45+ cards annually while consistently meeting deadlines. Designed and composited interactive back-of-card art, integrated logos, restored/colorized vintage black-and-white photography for the America line using period-accurate research, and explored lighting/treatment/border/stylistic approaches to elevate the line. Extended narratives into packaging (gift bags, shipping boxes, envelopes). Supported marketing efforts by retouching signage, displays, calendars, trade show graphics, and catalogs, and created After Effects promo reels for product lines and artist features.

Freelance Retoucher / Graphic Designer at Independent / Self-employed

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Enhanced 100+ Mopar catalog images by silhouetting, retouching, and compositing products into cohesive scenes; extended backgrounds, integrated vehicles, and refined lighting, shadows, and color for brand consistency. Designed a 20+ panel “History Wall” for First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor by integrating maps, timelines, photography, and archival content. Retouched and refined product and lifestyle imagery for Homedics, delivering clean, consistent visuals aligned with brand and marketing standards.

Senior Retoucher / Graphic Designer at The Core Group Studio, Troy, MI

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2020

Produced brand imagery for Fiat Chrysler (Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Mopar), Chevrolet, Michigan Animal Rescue League, and other clients by refining source photography into clean, high-quality campaign assets that maintained realism and brand integrity. One of three core artists managing a high-volume workload while delivering within deadlines. Built complex non-destructive automotive composites by integrating studio/CGI vehicles into photographic environments and matched lighting, reflections, shadows, and color for seamless photoreal results. Retouched lifestyle and model photography for automotive catalogs and campaigns, including Jaclyn Smith for Kmart. Created promotional and marketing materials (postcards, email campaigns, celebrity mash-ups, logos, newsletters). Collaborated on redesign of the Hand Armor product line to strengthen cohesive visual identity.

Graphic Designer / Production Artist at Image Solutions, Inc., Sterling Heights, MI

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004

Supported ad agency production overflow for clients including GlobalHue and DP & Company by working onsite to meet deadlines and maintain campaign quality. Designed marketing materials including logos, brochures, ads, signage, and collateral for clients such as Top of the Line Motoring and First State Bank, aligned with brand standards and messaging.