ALEXIS KOCHANSKI
East Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Post-production manager with 10+ years overseeing photo workflows for major retail brands. Experienced in managing end-to-end post-production across campaign, digital, and studio shoots — including scheduling, resource planning, vendor oversight, quality control, and final asset delivery. Strong ability to partner with cross-functional teams, maintain brand consistency, and streamline processes to deliver high-quality imagery on time and within scope. Deep technical background in high-end retouching, color, and production standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Support & Imaging Specialist (Freelance)
AK Retouching NYC
New York, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Manage post-production for photographers and small brands, overseeing the full workflow from intake to final delivery.
- Provide high-end retouching, color correction, compositing, and digital file preparation for both print and digital outputs.
- Coordinate timelines and deliverables across multiple clients, ensuring assets meet brand expectations and release schedules.
- Maintain consistent visual standards across e-commerce listings, marketing imagery, and social content.
- Built East Elm Studio, integrating design, digital art production, and online brand development.
- East Elm Studio
Print & Digital Retouching Manager
Victoria’s Secret PINK
New York, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw large-scale post-production workflows across campaign, digital, and print deliverables.
- Directed internal and external retouchers, reviewing work, providing markups, and ensuring on-brand visual quality.
- Partnered cross-functionally to resolve production challenges, align on creative intent, and maintain on-time delivery.
- Managed vendor communication, seasonal workload planning, and project scheduling to support peak production periods.
- Introduced and implemented Adobe Experience Manager for imaging workflow optimization, improving turnaround time by 20%.
Senior Premedia Coordinator
Victoria’s Secret
New York, USA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Acted as the key liaison between Creative, Marketing, Production, and vendors, ensuring seamless post-production alignment.
- Directed and trained freelance and vendor retouchers, improving approval rates by 50% through consistent guidance and QC.
- Managed campaign calendars, tracking milestones and ensuring final assets for print and digital met delivery deadlines.
- Approved final imagery for the Digital Flagship and large-scale print campaigns, ensuring color accuracy and brand consistency.
Freelance Digital Retoucher — Studio & Editorial Clients
Self-employeed
New York, USA
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Delivered high-end retouching for agencies and studios including RR Donnelley, Quad Graphics, and Sandbox Studio.
- Supported post-production for brands such as Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Missoni, Fila, Macy’s, Polo Ralph Lauren, Champion, J.Jill, and OK! Magazine.
- Executed detailed skin, clothing, and product retouching under tight deadlines with consistent quality.
- Created Photoshop Actions and batch scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Education
B.A. - Fine Art Photography
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NYDigital Editing Certification -
New York Film Academy
New York, NYSkills
- Post-production management
- Workflow optimization
- Timeline management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor oversight
- Freelance team management
- High-end retouching
- Compositing techniques
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Digital asset management
- Color workflows expertise
- Training and mentorship
- Process implementation strategies
- E-commerce branding solutions
- Visual standards adherence
- Consistency in quality
Timeline
Creative Support & Imaging Specialist (Freelance)
AK Retouching NYC
01.2020 - Current
Print & Digital Retouching Manager
Victoria’s Secret PINK
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Premedia Coordinator
Victoria’s Secret
01.2013 - 01.2018
Freelance Digital Retoucher — Studio & Editorial Clients
Self-employeed
01.2006 - 01.2013
B.A. - Fine Art Photography
CUNY Hunter College
Digital Editing Certification -
New York Film Academy